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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1474392.015 - Sensient Natural Ingredients, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Sensient Natural Ingredients, Llc
151 S Walnut Rd
Turlock, CA 95380
Mailing Address:
151 S Walnut Rd, Turlock, CA 95380
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311423/Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/28/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/25/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1584464 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Current Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| 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 | 4184(B) | 10/28/2020 | $3,375 | $3,375 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4185 | 10/28/2020 | $3,375 | $3,375 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 10:45 a.m. on May 5, 2020, Employee #1 returned from lunch, began dumping product and sealing liners in Repack Department Line 2. Employee #1 was in the process of sealing a liner on a PAC Impulse Heat Sealer Model Number: PI-HW42, Serial Number: HWO5230-224430. Employee #1 was using both hands to pull the plastic liner upwards between the two sealing jaws, when the sealing jaws (bars) closed on her ring finger. Employee #1 inadvertently pushed the foot petal, causing the machine to close before the employee had cleared her hand from the point of operation area. The foot pedal was not protected from unintentional operation. Employee #1 was taken to Emanuel Medical Center, was hospitalized, received surgery and discharged the following day. Employee #1 sustained a right-hand middle finger crush injury/fracture.
Keywords: Crushed, Finger, Foot pedal, Fracture, Hand, Jaw, Pinch Point, Pinched, Point Of Operation, Sealing Machine, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1474392.015 | 50 | F | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |