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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315551507 - Elite Spice Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
Elite Spice Inc.
1225 E. Greg Street
Sparks, NV 89431
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2099
NAICS: 311942/Spice and Extract Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 10/04/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102270303 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $5,040 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,040 |
| 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 | 19100212 A01 | 08/12/2011 | 09/23/2011 | $5,040 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 13, 2011, an employee working for a spice company. was clearing a product consisting of finely ground paprika from a removable metal frame containing cylindrical magnets located below a 16 by 16 inch rotary air lock feeder. The employee's right hand contacted the rotating vanes of the airlock, amputating four fingers at the second joint. The employer installed the magnet frame in order to remove magnetic material from the product, not to function as a guard to protect employees from rotating parts. The employee was hospitalized for his injury.
Keywords: MAGNET, AMPUTATED, INSTALLING, FINGER, GUARD, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315551507 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |