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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1510381.015 - Koch Foods Of Gadsden Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Koch Foods Of Gadsden Llc
501 Paden Road
Gadsden, AL 35903
Mailing Address:
501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 311615/Poultry Processing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/15/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/08/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1716171 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on April 6, 2021, an employee entered the Dapec area to investigate a clicking sound. During the inspection, he failed to lock out the Dapec line before entering the area between the rehang and grading section, where the drum and thigh blade were located. The employee did not notify his coworkers before accessing the equipment. He stepped onto a bar near the moving conveyor line or possibly the conveyor itself and held onto a structure of the equipment, exposing himself to a moving blade. The employee sustained a laceration to his upper right arm and was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Arm, Blade, Contact, Conveyor, Guard, Inspecting, Inspection, Laceration, Lockout, Machine Guarding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1510381.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |