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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1549304.015 - Tyson Fresh Meats
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Tyson Fresh Meats
3105 North Ibp Road, Holcomb
Holcomb, KS 67851
Mailing Address:
3105 North Ibp Road, Holcomb, Holcomb, KS 67851
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311615/Poultry Processing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/24/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 10/06/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1800626 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on August 19, 2021, an employee was operating the machine as Leadman. The belt on the machine slipped off. The employee went to the area where the belt was removed guard to replace the belt on the pulley. The employee did not perform lockout tagout before replacing the belt. Employee's right thumb was amputated and the right middle finger was lacerated. The belt began to spin on the machine after the employee replaced it causing the laceration and amputation. The employee was hospitalized for these injuries.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught In, Finger, Laceration, Lockout/Tagout, Pulley
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1549304.015 | 52 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |