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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1543074.015 - Marathon Cheese Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton Area Office
Site Address:
Marathon Cheese Corporation
304 East St.
Marathon, WI 54448
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 185, Marathon, WI 54448
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311513/Cheese Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/21/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/09/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1787122 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,238 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,238 |
| Current Penalty | $12,767 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,767 |
| 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 C06 I | 10/15/2021 | 11/15/2021 | $6,383 | $9,119 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 10/15/2021 | 11/15/2021 | $6,383 | $9,119 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 10/15/2021 | 03/15/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:30 p.m. on July 14, 2021, Employee #1 was troubleshooting an issue with the Combi Box Maker on Line 17 in Room D. While the machine was running, the employee attempted to adjust a misaligned index gate. During the adjustment, a paddle on the conveyor came around and pinched his finger between the paddle and the back of the index gate, resulting in a partial amputation of the fingertip. Emergency services transported Employee #1 to the hospital, where he was admitted and treated.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Box, Conveyor, Finger, Fingertip, Pinch Point, Pinched, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1543074.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |