Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119644573 - Morrow Meadows Corp Dba Arc Electric Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Morrow Meadows Corp Dba Arc Electric Co.
925 Blossom Hill Road
San Jose, CA 95111
Mailing Address:
231 Benton Ct., City Of Industry, CA 91789
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/09/2004
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 02/09/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102416807 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 | 3328 A | 02/23/2004 | 02/26/2004 | $0 | $600 | $0 | 03/22/2004 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On August 21, 2003, an employee was trimming copper cable with a saw on the "A" side of the Oak Ridge Mall on the second floor mezzanine in the electrical room. The employee indicated that he had looked for cable cutters, but was told they were being used by another crew. He then located a portable band saw and began to use that. The employee stated that he asked his foreman for the portable band saw. He was kneeling/squatting on the ground wit his right knee up and his left knee on the ground. He stated that he would jam the cable against the panel frame. The portable band saw repeatedly jammed and the employee indicated the reason for this was because the blade was thin and would bind against the multiple strands in the cable. At one point, while freeing a cable, the saw began to fall to the ground and landed on his finger. Since his other hand was still on the band saw with his finger on the trigger, the blade was activated and amputated part of his index finger. He was hospitalized and had surgery the following day to amputate most of his index finger at Kaiser Hospital. The foreman stated that he didn't remember seeing wire cutters or pliers when cleaning up after the employee's accident. He also stated that he didn't remember discussing the lack of wire cutters with the employee. The employee's apprentice stated that he helped cut the cables the day prior to the accident and on the day of the accident. He also stated that the cables were secured prior to cutting them. In the first interview, the employee stated that this piece of equipment was suitable for this task. In a later interview, he recanted this statement and said that it was not the right piece of equipment to use. It was determined that the portable band saw was being used in a manner that was unsafe. In addition, the wires that were being cut were not secured or supported to minimize blade binding, kick-back or jamming. Pliers are able to cut the same size cables safely when cable cutters are not available.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, ELECTRIC CABLE, FINGER, CONSTRUCTION, JAMMED, SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119644573 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Electricians |
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