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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111936811 - Tulare Convalescent Hospital
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Tulare Convalescent Hospital
680 E. Merritt
Tulare, CA 93274
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8059
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/18/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/27/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361275142 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 | 5194 G01 | 02/15/1991 | 03/17/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5194 H01 | 02/15/1991 | 04/07/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5194 E01 | 02/15/1991 | 04/07/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A01 | 02/15/1991 | 03/17/1991 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | 03/08/1991 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of Tulare Convalescent Hospital, was using a Black and Decker 7 1/4 in. circular saw, model 7308, (1 1/2 HP, 5,300 rpm, 9 amp, 120 volts) to rip cutting a sheet of 3/4 in. plywood for 7 ft long by 11 in. wide shelves for the nurse's station. His left hand somehow contacted the saw blade, amputating his little finger and severing the tendons of his other fingers and his thumb. Employee #1 later stated that he did not know where his left hand was when he was cutting the plywood. He said that the saw jammed and he is not sure if he overreacted or what caused his hand to strike against the blade.
Keywords: PORTABLE POWER TOOL, SEVERED, TENDON, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CIRCULAR SAW, JAMMED, SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111936811 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors, cleaning and building service workers |