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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1456259.015 - The Jm Smucker Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
The Jm Smucker Co.
5500 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70126
Mailing Address:
5500 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 311999/All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/23/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/23/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1527361 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $19,278 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,278 |
| Current Penalty | $4,820 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,820 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 06/15/2020 | 06/26/2020 | $0 | $9,639 | $0 | 07/07/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 III B | 06/15/2020 | 06/26/2020 | $4,820 | $9,639 | $0 | 07/07/2020 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 6:30 p.m. on December 16, 2019, an employee working as a technician for a food manufacturer was clearing a plugged vacuum system (hot chaff). While attempting to clear the clogged pipe, the employee caught her left hand inside of the pump motor. The employee amputated her middle finger, lacerated her index and ring fingers and broke her hand, requiring hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Broken Bone, Bypass Guard, Caught In, Clearing, Clogged, Distracted, Food processing, Fracture, Hand, Instantaneous amputation, Laceration, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Pipe, Pump, Safety Device, Technician, Traumatic Amputation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1456259.015 | 50 | F | Hospitalized injury | Technicians, n.e.c. |