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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112057492 - Ca State Department Of Transportation
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Ca State Department Of Transportation
I-40 Near Montera Exit
Barstow, CA 92402
Mailing Address:
247 W Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92402
Union Status: Union
SIC:9621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/27/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/07/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361386311 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on April 21, 1992, Employee #1, of the California Department of Transportation, was using a gas powered chain saw for brush cleaning along I-40 near Barstow, CA. During the cutting operation, the chain blade bound up. Employee #1 was holding the saw with trigger control in his left hand. He reached over the chain bar with his right hand and came into contact with the revolving chain blade, resulting in wrist injuries for which he was hospitalized. There were no violations of current T8CCR standard.
Keywords: CHAIN SAW, JAMMED, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, BLADE, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112057492 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |