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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105334007 - Swanson Bros Lumber Co, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Eugene
Site Address:
Swanson Bros Lumber Co, Inc
Hwy 126
Noti, OR 97461
Mailing Address:
Po Box 309, Noti, OR 97461
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/01/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/09/1987
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $555 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $555 |
| Current Penalty | $555 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $555 |
| 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 | 740003001 | 12/22/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $255 | $255 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 779005505 | 12/22/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 764016502 | 12/22/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS CLEANING UP UNDER THE MILL WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE LOWER BELT OF THE SLASHER SAW WAS NOT RUNNING. HE INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THAT THE SAW HAD AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF BECAUSE IT WAS PLUGGED WITH WOOD. HE SHUT OFF THE CONTROL POWER SWITCH AND ENTERED THE SAW ENCLOSURE. WHILE HE WAS INSIDE, SOMEONE STARTED THE SAW SWING, CAUSING THE SAW ARBOR TO PIN HIS FACE AGAINST A METAL BACK STOP. THE SAW AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF AFTER 6 TO 8 SECONDS, ALLOWING THE EMPLOYEE TO LEAVE THE ENCLOSURE AND SEEK HELP. HE SUFFERED LACERATIONS TO THE LEFT FOREHEAD AND THE UPPER AND LOWER EYE LIDS. HE MAY HAVE ALSO FRACTURED HIS SKULL AND CHEEK BONE. THE SAW IS A SLASHER TYPE WITH A 38 INCH CIRCULAR SAW BLADE. EMPLOYEE #1 FAILED TO LOCK OUT THE POWER SUPPLY.
Keywords: EYE, HEAD, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, SAW, LACERATION, SAWMILL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105334007 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Janitors and cleaners |