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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1552038.015 - Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
8411 Siempre Viva Road
San Diego, CA 92154
Mailing Address:
8411 Siempre Viva Road, San Diego, CA 92154
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311412/Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/02/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/27/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1766300 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $46,000 | $1,535 | $0 | $47,535 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $21,500 | $1,250 | $0 | $22,750 |
| 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 | 342(A) | 11/05/2021 | $3,500 | $10,000 | $0 | 02/03/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(B)(2) | 11/05/2021 | 12/10/2021 | $425 | $425 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4002(A) | 11/05/2021 | $350 | $635 | $0 | 02/03/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3314(L)(1) | 11/05/2021 | 12/10/2021 | $475 | $475 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Repeat | 3314(C) | 11/05/2021 | 11/16/2021 | $18,000 | $36,000 | $0 | 02/03/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 5:00 a.m. on May 6, 2021, Employee #1, a sanitation technician at a food manufacturing plant, was cleaning and sanitizing the Line 2 Sheeter Head Machine (Chip Masters Model Macopa Serial Number 120021700-B). The machine was running and its metal rollers were moving during the cleaning process. Guards had been removed for cleaning. Employee #1 initially sprayed water on the rollers to remove dough but, when that was ineffective, used a fibrous hand sponge. The rollers pulled in the sponge and caught Employee #1's right hand. The employee was able to turn off the rollers himself. The machine had not been locked out or tagged out during cleaning, nor were extension tools or other protective methods used to prevent injury. Employee #1 sustained crushed, fractured, degloved, and amputated tips on the right thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers. He was hospitalized overnight for treatment. The incident was reported to DOSH San Diego District Office.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught In, Cleaning, Crushed, Degloving, Finger, Fingertip, Fracture, Lockout/Tagout, Power Roller, Pulled In, Roller Conveyor, Roller--Mach/Part, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1552038.015 | 36 | M | Hospitalized injury | Sales workers, hardware and building supplies |