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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112028931 - Amarant Wood Products Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Amarant Wood Products Inc.
4935 Boyd Road
Arcata, CA 95521
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1008, Arcata, CA 95521
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2429
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/01/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/01/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361321961 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was cross cutting pieces of 2 by 6 in. redwood on a radial arm saw. The wood and the cotton gloves that Employee #1 was wearing were wet. While pulling the saw through a cut, Employee #1's gloved hand, which was holding the stock against the fence, slipped and went into the saw. Suffering a finger amputation, Employee #1 was hospitalized. Normally stock is pushed against the fence and a slip would not have caused the hand to go into the saw. Because of a motorcycle accident, Employee #1's left arm had restricted movement. This restricted movement, in combination with the wet wood and gloves, may have contributed to the hand going into the saw.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, SLIP, SAW, SLIPPERY SURFACE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112028931 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |