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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1686888.015 - United Premium Foods, Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office
Site Address:
United Premium Foods, Llc.
1 Amboy Avenue
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Mailing Address:
1 Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311812/Commercial Bakeries
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/28/2023
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2060438 | ||
| Inspection | 1692461 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $66,141 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,141 |
| Current Penalty | $66,141 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,141 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100022 A02 | 01/24/2024 | 02/12/2024 | $6,453 | $6,453 | $0 | 02/08/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100025 B04 | 01/24/2024 | $6,453 | $6,453 | $0 | 02/08/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100028 B06 I | 01/24/2024 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | 02/08/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100028 B11 I | 01/24/2024 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | 02/08/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100037 B02 | 01/24/2024 | 02/12/2024 | $6,453 | $6,453 | $0 | 02/08/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II B | 01/24/2024 | $6,453 | $6,453 | $0 | 02/08/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 01/24/2024 | $6,453 | $6,453 | $0 | 02/08/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 01/24/2024 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | 02/08/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on July 28, 2023, an employee was working in a meat processing facility and was loading a blending machine when his clothing got caught in the machine and he was pulled into it. The employee died due to lacerations and crushing injuries.
Keywords: Caught By, Caught In, Clothing, Crushed, Crushing, Laceration, Machine operator, Meat Blending Mach, Meat Processing, Pulled In
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1686888.015 | 54 | F | Fatality | Production helpers |