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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111902730 - Alfaro Labor Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Alfaro Labor Construction
818 Orange St.
Chico, CA 95928
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/16/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/10/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361283005 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 3203 A01 | 05/23/1991 | 06/24/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3383 B | 05/23/1991 | 05/24/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on December 26, 1990, Employee #1 was using a chain saw to prune a limb from an almond tree. When the chain saw bar became lodged or pinched in the cut, Employee #1 jerked the saw free. He let the saw drop down and the bar struck his left knee. He sustained a serious cut and was taken to the hospital, where approximately 20 stitches were required to close the wound. Employee #1 was not wearing chain saw leg protection at the time of the accident. The employer was cited for violation of T8CCR 3383 b) for failing to require that employees wear appropriate leg protection while operating a chain saw.
Keywords: KNEE, PORTABLE POWER TOOL, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, PPE, AGRICULTURE, CHAIN SAW, WORK RULES, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, LOST CONTROL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111902730 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Farm workers |