Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108239120 - Wtd Industries Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
Wtd Industries Inc
594 South Front St
Central Point, OR 97502
Mailing Address:
Po Box 5360, Central Point, OR 97502
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:6719
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/02/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/21/1990
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,200 |
| Current Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| 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 | 07/18/1990 | 07/21/1990 | $1,200 | $2,500 | $0 | 07/24/1990 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 07/18/1990 | 07/21/1990 | $1,200 | $2,500 | $0 | 07/24/1990 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 702002201 | 07/18/1990 | 07/21/1990 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | 07/24/1990 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a quad saw operator, was attempting to remove a dislodged log. He was standing with his left foot on the belt drive pulley case of the quad saw, which was still operating. His right foot was on the square tubing for the spike chain guide. Employee #1 had hold of the log with a pickaroon, using both hands. When the pickaroon slipped from his hold, Employee #1 fell toward the saw blades. His arm was amputated when he contacted the band saw blade.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, WORK RULES, SAW, FALL, ARM, BLADE, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108239120 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Sawing machine operators |
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