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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126057934 - Nissin Foods (Usa) Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Nissin Foods (Usa) Co Inc
2001 W. Rosecrans Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2034
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/14/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/12/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362583833 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $88,000 | $500 | $0 | $93,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | 3203 A05 | 08/14/2002 | 09/16/2002 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3203 A07 C | 08/14/2002 | 08/24/2002 | $500 | $18,000 | $0 | 03/14/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 3314 A | 08/14/2002 | 08/28/2002 | $500 | $70,000 | $0 | 03/14/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 3328 G | 08/14/2002 | 08/28/2002 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 03/14/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on March 15, 2002, Employee #1, a machine operator, was adjusting the packing film on Machine #1, located in the tapatio packing room in the soup department of the facility. The company manufactures different varieties of instant noodle soups. The employee was operating a Jonan, Model JAM-NPPH33S, Serial Number 9312, automatic filling and packaging machine. The machine automatically repeats a series of operations that include: making a small bag from thin film; charging liquid into the bag; and separating the bag containing the liquid from the sheet of film. The employee observed that the packages coming out of the machine after being filled and sealed were not being cut at the proper place. While attempting to adjust the film to the right position, she inserted her bare right hand directly inside the rotary cutting section of the energized machine. The fingers of her right hand were too close to the cutting blade, and as the machine cycled, her fingers were caught and struck by the rotary cutter and the stationary blade, which amputated parts of three fingers. The employee's index finger was partially amputated through the nail, her middle finger was completely amputated at the dip joint, and her ring finger was completely amputated at the dip joint. The employee was hospitalized with her injuries.
Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FINGER, STRUCK AGAINST, FOOD PACKAGING MACH, LOCKOUT, ROLLER--MACH/PART
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126057934 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |