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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116298357 - Homeland Builders, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
Homeland Builders, Incorporated
218 Shove Street
Fall River, MA 02724
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2434
NAICS: 337110/Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/28/2000
Emphasis: S:Amputations
Case Closed: 10/30/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100460641 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 2 | 11 | |||
| Current Violations | 9 | 2 | 11 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $29,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,800 |
| Current Penalty | $19,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 10/10/2000 | 02/01/2001 | $2,275 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 C02 I | 10/10/2000 | 02/01/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100134 C03 | 10/10/2000 | 02/01/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 10/10/2000 | 02/01/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19100134 F01 | 10/10/2000 | 02/01/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 L | 10/10/2000 | 11/28/2000 | $1,135 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01003 | Serious | 19100213 C02 | 10/10/2000 | 10/13/2000 | $3,185 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01004 | Serious | 19100213 C03 | 10/10/2000 | 10/13/2000 | $3,185 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 19100213 H01 | 10/10/2000 | 11/28/2000 | $2,275 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01006 | Serious | 19100213 H03 | 10/10/2000 | 11/28/2000 | $2,275 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01007 | Serious | 19100213 H04 | 10/10/2000 | 12/15/2000 | $2,275 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01008 | Serious | 19100213 J03 | 10/10/2000 | 11/28/2000 | $2,275 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01009 | Serious | 19100303 B01 | 10/10/2000 | 11/28/2000 | $120 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 10/10/2000 | 02/01/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 10/10/2000 | 01/14/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was walking behind a table saw operator who was cutting 1/8 in. thick shims from an 82 in. long piece of maple. The blade was at a slight angle on the saw and the shims were being cut against the table fence. The operator had just finished a cut and was reaching over to retrieve the shim from between the saw blade and the fence when it became jammed and a small sharp piece of wood kicked back and penetrated Employee #1's chest. He removed the piece of wood himself and was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:25 a.m. from excessive loss of blood. The employer had purchased the table saw in June 2000. He removed the original guard that came with the saw, which consisted of a spreader, anti-kickback fingers, and a blade guard. The employer had put on a Biesemeyer T-square blade guard, but had never reinstalled the spreader or anti-kickback fingers.
Keywords: CHEST, KICK BACK, IMPALED, GUARD, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, UNGUARDED, PUNCTURE, TABLE SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116298357 | Fatality | Puncture | Cabinet makers and bench carpenters |