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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1476626.015 - National Food Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Sioux Falls Area Office
Site Address:
National Food Corporation
25351 National Avenue
Plankinton, SD 57368
Mailing Address:
1930 Merrill Creek Parkway, Everett, WA 98203
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 112310/Chicken Egg Production
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/01/2020
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 11/12/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1597617 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,747 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,747 |
| Current Penalty | $9,586 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,586 |
| 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 | 19280057 A11 | 10/20/2020 | 11/16/2020 | $5,325 | $8,193 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19280057 B02 I | 10/20/2020 | 11/16/2020 | $4,260 | $6,554 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:45 p.m. on May 27, 2020, an employee working as a maintenance technician for a chicken egg producer was making repairs on a belt conveyor. The employee climbed onto the rack system and slipped causing his hand to get caught in the chain and sprocket. The employee amputated two fingers, requiring hospitalization.
Keywords: Agriculture, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Amputated, Amputation, Belt Conveyor, Catch Point, Caught In, Chain, Climbing, Conveyor, Fall, Food processing, Hand, Instantaneous amputation, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Maintenance, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Repair, Safety Device, Sheared, Sprocket, Traumatic Amputation, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1476626.015 | 28 | M | Hospitalized injury | Agricultural and food scientists |