Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1521169.015 - Louisa Food Products Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
Louisa Food Products Inc.
1918 Switzer Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63136
Mailing Address:
1918 Switzer Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63136
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311412/Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/23/2021
Emphasis: L:Repvehicle, P:Amputate, N:Amputate, L:Elecgi
Case Closed: 09/08/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1747404 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $27,033 | $0 | $0 | $27,033 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $21,626 | $0 | $0 | $21,626 |
| 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 | Repeat | 19100212 A03 II | 07/21/2021 | 08/16/2021 | $21,626 | $27,033 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on March 17, 2021, Employee #1 was checking the Pasta Dough Extruder to see if more dough was needed. While performing the task, the employee placed his hand too deep into the extruder. As a result, the employee sustained a finger amputation due to the transfer screw (ram) mechanism. The employee was treated without hospitalization. An investigation into the accident was conducted to evaluate safety measures and ensure proper protocols are followed to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Finger, Hand, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Tagout
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1521169.015 | 37 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |
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