Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111899746 - Sierra Pacific Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Sierra Pacific Industries
Hwy. 299
Burney, CA 96013
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 1700, Barney, CA 96013
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/05/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/13/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361356249 |
Investigation Summary
On October 5, 1991, Employee #1, a planerman for Sierra Pacific Industries, Burney plant, was cleaning grit from and changing coolant in a Neman knife grinder. He scratched the back of his right hand. Over the next three days, his hand became extremely inflamed and Employee #1 was hospitalized for three days and treated with intravenous antibiotics. He fully recovered. It was determined that the coolant, which was 1 percent Castrol VS977 and 99 percent water, had become laden with bacteria and had entered Employee #1's hand through the scratch. The material safety data sheet showed the coolant to be non-hazardous in dilution. No citations were issued.
Keywords: GRINDER, MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, ABRASION, HOUSEKEEPING, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111899746 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Wood lathe, routing, and planing machine operators |
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