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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1575022.015 - Bimbo Bakeries Usa, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Bimbo Bakeries Usa, Inc.
1540 S. 54th Ave.
Cicero, IL 60804
Mailing Address:
1540 S. 54th Ave., Cicero, IL 60804
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311812/Commercial Bakeries
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/25/2022
Emphasis: L:Piv
Case Closed: 04/25/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1855088 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 3:45 a.m. on January 15, 2022, an employee who worked as a Production Helper in the packaging department was operating an electric pallet jack powered industrial truck (PIT). The employee lost control of the PIT and reflexively stuck his left foot outside of the vehicle trying to regain control. The employee struck his left leg against a metal guard as a result. The employee fractured his leg and was trasnported to the hospital via ambulance, where he was admitted for several days. The employee had not been trained or authorized to operate the PIT.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Collision, Driving, Food processing, Foot, Fracture, Industrial Truck, Inexperience, Leg, Lost Control, Material Handling, Metal, Metal Pole, Pallet Jack, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Struck Against, Training, Untrained
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1575022.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Production helpers |