Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1410959.015 - Durrset Amigos, Ltd.
Inspection Information - Office: San Antonio Area Office
Site Address:
Durrset Amigos, Ltd.
4669 U.S. Highway 90 West
San Antonio, TX 78237
Mailing Address:
4669 U.S. Highway 90 Access Road West, San Antonio, TX 78237
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311830/Tortilla Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/26/2019
Emphasis: P:Amputate, N:Amputate, L:Hotdays
Case Closed: 10/18/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1468838 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on June 11, 2019, an employee was receiving tortillas from the fryer conveyor system. The employee was holding hot taco shells from the fryer in her hand for packaging when she received burns to her right pinky and thumb. Employees wear two sets of gloves to protect against heat. The employee refused medical treatment the day of injury but it progressed to the point where she had to go to the hospital. The employee's right pinky fingertip was amputated due to the burn and inadequate medical treatment. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputation, Burn, Fingertip, Food processing
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1410959.015 | 49 | F | Hospitalized injury | Food batchmakers |
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