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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1579079.015 - Visual Pak Companies Dba American Blending & Filling
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Visual Pak Companies Dba American Blending & Filling
3505 Birchwood Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
Mailing Address:
3505 Birchwood Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561910/Packaging and Labeling Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/26/2022
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 02/28/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1864416 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $72,510 | $0 | $0 | $72,510 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $37,755 | $0 | $0 | $37,755 |
| 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 | 19100147 D | 08/04/2022 | 10/17/2022 | $37,755 | $72,510 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:45 p.m. on February 8, 2022, Employee #1 was adjusting the weights on the fill line nozzles as part of her work as a Line Lead. While the weights were being adjusted by Line Leads, the lines were not stopped and the interlocks on the guard doors were bypassed. When Employee #1 was adjusting weights, the barrel of the nozzle moved, amputating her fingertip. The employee was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputation, Bypass Guard, Caught In, Fingertip, Lockout, Machine operator, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1579079.015 | 43 | F | Non Hospitalized injury | Packaging and filling machine operators |