OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221439581
BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, INC.
APPLETON, WI·
Event description
Employee's fingertip is amputated while cleaning machine
Investigation abstract
At 12:05 p.m. on February 16, 2022, Employee #1 was helping Coworker #1 clean and sanitize a Rapid Pak machine, Serial Number 845412. Employee #1 noticed an error message on the computer screen and requested assistance from Coworker #2, a lead worker. Coworker #2 reset the error message and employee #1 noticed a piece of plastic was still on the seal heat bar. All the guards had been placed back in position, but the Employee #1 reached in through an opening to remove the piece of plastic. When Employee #1 reached in, the sealer bar had completed the cycle from the reset and pinched his finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation. Employee #1 was treated without hospitalization.
Victim
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#1 Non-hospitalized injury Age 36 M
- Event type
- 2
- Occupation code
- 754
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