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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1554172.015 - Great Lakes Cheese Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Great Lakes Cheese Company, Inc.
17825 Great Lakes Parkway
Hiram, OH 44234
Mailing Address:
17825 Great Lakes Parkway, Hiram, OH 44234
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311513/Cheese Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/22/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 10/18/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1812558 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 a.m. on September 17, 2021, an employee working as a machine operator for a cheese manufacturer was operating a vacuum trim sealer machine sealing a bag of cheese. The employee was holding the bag in the machine while simultaneously continuing to operate the machine. The employee defeated the two hand controls by using his arm or shoulder to cycle the machine. When the machine cycled, he caught his left hand in the machine. The employee received medical treatment for two fractured fingers and an amputated fingertip.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Bypass, Bypass Guard, Caught In, Finger, Fingertip, Food processing, Fracture, Hand, Instantaneous amputation, Machine Guarding, Machine operator, Partial Amputation, Sealing Machine, Traumatic Amputation, Two-Hand Control, Unsafe Position
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1554172.015 | 25 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |