Inspection Detail

Inspection: 313645954 - Super Center Concepts Dba Superior Grocers

Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office

Investigation Summary

At about 9:20 a.m. on May 20th, 2012, Employee #1, a butcher with Super Center Concepts Dba Superior, was cutting frozen pork tenderloins, wrapped in wet plastic, using a Hobart brand band saw (Serial Number 27-1034-55B, Model Number 6801, 3,400 rpm, 3 hp). Employee #1 was wearing latex gloves, and as he pushed one wrapped loin through the blade, his hand slipped. Employee #1's right middle finger contacted the blade. He was sent to a hospital where he was diagnosed with a cut finger tip which was bandaged; he was released. The following day, Employee #1 went to the company doctor for follow up, and upon further review of x-rays, it was determined that the bone had been contacted and that a small amount of bone loss had occurred. At that time, the wound was further debrided, and Employee #1 was sent home. Wet plastic wrap and latex gloves combined with rapid work pace to cause his hand to slip. The guard on the saw was adjusted appropriately.

Keywords: PPE, BANDSAW, FINGER, GUARD, MEAT SLICING MACHINE, LACERATION