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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1452945.015 - Cooper Farms, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Cooper Farms, Inc.
2351 Wabash Road
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 339, Fort Recovery, OH 45846
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311119/Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/23/2019
Emphasis: N:Amputate, L:Fall
Case Closed: 05/13/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1527667 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,097 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,097 |
| Current Penalty | $12,049 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,049 |
| 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 | 19100028 B01 I | 03/30/2020 | $5,302 | $10,603 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 F01 II | 03/30/2020 | 04/08/2020 | $6,747 | $13,494 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 p.m. on December 16, 2019, an employee working as a maintenance mechanic for an animal feed manufacturer was troubleshooting the west drag conveyor located at the east mill. The employee removed the top cover of the conveyor and was adjusting the chains since the conveyor had become unstable (bouncing). After the employee made the adjustments, he powered up the conveyor. The employee was standing near the conveyor observing it operate when one of the paddles caught the employee's left sleeve and pulled his arm down. The employee caught his arm between the conveyor paddle and the floor of the conveyor cover. As a result, the employee partially amputated his index finger, amputated his ring finger and fractured his forearm, requiring hospitalization.
Keywords: Adjust, Amputated, Amputation, Arm, Catch Point, Caught In, Chain, Conveyor, Feed Mill, Finger, Fracture, Hand, Instantaneous amputation, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Maintenance, Mill--Plant, Partial Amputation, Pinch Point, Pinched, Traumatic Amputation, Troubleshooting, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1452945.015 | 24 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |