date:Jul 26, 2012
The incident happened on Feb. 7. Another worker suffered deep cuts and tendon damage on four fingers after operating the same machine on Jan. 25, according to the agency. Proposed fines total $184,000.
Bridgford Food Processing previously was cited for improper lockout procedures and machine guarding. Repeat violations demonstrate a blatant disregard for employee safety and health, said Gary Anderson, OSHA's area director in Calumet City. Machinery in the food processing industry is inherently