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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305356792 - Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.
1672 Reynolds Ave
Irvine, CA 92614
Mailing Address:
1672 Reynolds Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2099
NAICS: 311999/All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/08/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/25/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101148401 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,875 | $0 | $6,875 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,625 | $0 | $2,625 |
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 05/08/2006 | 05/31/2006 | $750 | $5,000 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 05/08/2006 | 05/31/2006 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 H | 05/08/2006 | 05/31/2006 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3314 J04 | 05/08/2006 | 05/31/2006 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3314 C | 05/08/2006 | 05/31/2006 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 7, 2005, Employee #1 was greasing a food wrapping machine. This machine was custom made and no manufacturer information was available. The drive mechanism for the conveyor contained four sprockets with a 1-in. wide chain. This sprocket and chain mechanism was normally enclosed by a sheet metal cover. Each of the sprockets had a grease hole on the bearing pack around its axle. In order to grease these bearings and the chain, the cover was removed. Employee #1 used a grease gun to fill the grease holes in the bearings, and a brush to grease the chain while the conveyor was running. Then using a rag, he wiped the excess grease from around the bearings. Employee #1's right hand caught in the chain and sprocket nip-point and three fingers were amputated. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: CHAIN, MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, FOOD PACKAGING MACH, LOCKOUT, CONVEYOR, SPROCKET, LUBRICATING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305356792 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machinery maintenance occupations |