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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1544101.015 - Smithfield Foods - Denison
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Smithfield Foods - Denison
800 Industrial Drive
Denison, IA 51442
Mailing Address:
800 Industrial Drive, Denison, IA 51442
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 311611/Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/19/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 10/08/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1788390 | Yes | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on July 19, 2021, a maintenance employee was applying oil to the chain and sprocket of a MAJA Derinding Machine (Model Number BXAplus 554/NF/HF, Serial Number M55270). While performing this task, the employee's right hand came into contact with the rotating chain and sprocket, resulting in the amputation of the distal tip of the right index finger. The employee was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Chain, Contact, Finger, Fingertip, Maintenance, Rotating Parts, Sprocket
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1544101.015 | 33 | M | Non Hospitalized injury |