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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314414996 - Ralston Foods, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Ralston Foods, Inc.
601 16th Street N.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2043
NAICS: 311230/Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/22/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Amputate
Case Closed: 06/24/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200532158 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,975 |
| Current Penalty | $1,488 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,488 |
| 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 | 19100219 F03 | 05/28/2010 | 06/03/2010 | $1,488 | $2,975 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was cleaning glue off of the chain that runs the minor flap-tucker on the bottom of the Clybourn. Employee #1's right index finger was caught between the chain and the sprocket. Employee #1 sustained the amputation of the fleshy part of her finger tip; however, no bone damage was sustained. Employee #1 was not hospitalized.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CLEANING, CAUGHT BETWEEN, SPROCKET
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314414996 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. |