Inspection Detail

Inspection: 306019969 - Greater Omaha Packing Co., Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office

Inspection Nr: 306019969

Report ID: 0728900

Date Opened: 02/19/2004

Site Address:
Greater Omaha Packing Co., Inc.
3001 L Street
Omaha, NE 68107

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 7566, Omaha, NE 68107

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2011

NAICS: 311611/Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 02/24/2004

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis: L:Ergoinit1, L:Meatpack, S:Amputations

Case Closed: 03/17/2004

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	200055002	Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations	1					1
Initial Penalty	$4,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$4,500
Current Penalty	$2,250	$0	$0	$0	$0	$2,250
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	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 A03 II	02/25/2004	03/15/2004	$2,250	$4,500	$0		I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200052207

Event: 02/18/2004

Employee loses fingers operating toenail popper machine

On February 18, 2004, Employee #1 was working in a beef processing facility. His primary duties involved operating a toenail popper machine used to remove toenails from the hoof of cows in preparation for the lower legs to be sold overseas. The machine was located in a separate room and was set up to run continuously. Additionally, the machine was designed with two in-running rollers that were covered with small teeth that rip the toenail from the hoof. As Employee #1 inserted a hoof into the machine's 10 inch by 6 inch opening, his right hand became caught in the in-running nip point. His right thumb, index, and middle fingers were amputated. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries. A detailed investigation determined that the toenail popper was designed in house, not having any manufacturer's identification plates. Also, Employee #1 was wearing rubber gloves, which got caught in the machine and lead to his injuries.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FOOD PREPARATION, FINGER, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BETWEEN

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306019969			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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