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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1516418.015 - La Michoacana Meat Market #4
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
La Michoacana Meat Market #4
3001 East Expressway 83
Weslaco, TX 78596
Mailing Address:
3001 East Expressway 83, Weslaco, TX 78596
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 445210/Meat Markets
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/02/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 07/30/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1738830 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,753 | $0 | $9,753 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,852 | $0 | $5,852 |
| 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 | Other | 19040039 A02 | 06/30/2021 | 07/13/2021 | $5,852 | $9,753 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:15 a.m. on February 23, 2021, Employee #1 was using a band saw to cut meat. During the cut, the piece of meat jumped due to the bone becoming caught in the blade because of the angle of the meat. As a result, the employee's right thumb was caught in the blade, leading to the amputation of the thumb tip. The employee was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Bandsaw, Blade, Hand, Meat Processing, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1516418.015 | 66 | M | Hospitalized injury | Butchers and meat cutters |