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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1414247.015 - Lewis Food Town Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Lewis Food Town Inc.
3322 Center Street
Houston, TX 77536
Mailing Address:
3131 Pawnee, Houston, TX 77054
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 445110/Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/10/2019
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 05/26/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1473036 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $51,051 | $0 | $0 | $51,051 |
| Current Penalty | $13,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,260 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 11/05/2019 | 01/10/2020 | $13,260 | $51,051 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on July 3, 2019, an employee was using a Biro meat cutter to cut round steak into 1/8th inch cubes for a customer. As the employee was cutting the meat, the guard on the blade was not adjusted closely to the it. The employee's hand slipped and it came into contact with the blade of the meat cutter, amputating the tip of his right index finger. The employee was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Amputation, Bandsaw, Blade, Contact, Fingertip, Machine Guarding, Meat Slicing Machine
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1414247.015 | 27 | M | Hospitalized injury |