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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1486286.015 - The Hershey Company
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
The Hershey Company
1025 Reese Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
Mailing Address:
19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311330/Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/07/2020
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 08/25/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1629029 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on July 23, 2020, an employee was operating a Mepaco mixing machine when she stuck her finger through the discharge chute to clear a jam while the machine was in operation. The employee's finger made contact with the blade of the mixing auger and was lacerated. The employee suffered a partial amputation to her right middle finger. The employee was treated but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: Contact, Finger, Jammed, Lockout/Tagout, Mixer, Mixer Blade, Partial Amputation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1486286.015 | 29 | F | Non Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |