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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1525334.015 - Elite Spice, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Elite Spice, Inc.
7151 Montevideo Road
Jessup, MD 20794
Mailing Address:
7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup, MD 20794
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311942/Spice and Extract Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/03/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 08/11/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1757659 |
| 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 | $2,430 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,430 |
| 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 | 06/24/2021 | 07/02/2021 | $2,430 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:25 p.m. on April 14, 2021, Employee #1 was oiling a chain on a food metal detector while holding a rag under the chain to prevent excess oil from dripping on the floor. The employee turned the machine on while the guard was removed, and the rag was pulled into the sprocket by the chain. The employee's hand was drawn into the sprocket, resulting in the amputation of the tips of the ring and middle fingers. The employee was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Chain, Concrete Floor, Finger, Fingertip, Floor, Hand, Pulled In, Rag, Sprocket
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1525334.015 | 46 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |