Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1522623.015 - Berner Food & Beverage, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Berner Food & Beverage, Llc
2034 E. Factory Rd.
Dakota, IL 61018
Mailing Address:
2034 E. Factory Rd., Dakota, IL 61018
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311513/Cheese Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/31/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 07/22/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1746822 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,632 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,632 |
| Current Penalty | $4,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,400 |
| 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 | 19100147 D | 06/10/2021 | 07/02/2021 | $4,400 | $6,632 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:30 p.m. on March 16, 2021, an employee was cleaning a cream pump to troubleshoot a malfunction when the pump unexpectedly activated while the employee's thumb was inside. The activation resulted in the amputation of the employee's thumb. The employee was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Lockout/Tagout, Pump, Tagout, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1522623.015 | 45 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |
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