Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119794782 - Central Valley Hardware Co.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Central Valley Hardware Co.
924 E. Church Street
Stockton, CA 95201
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 2008, Stockton, CA 95201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5072
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/24/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/06/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362079824 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $140 | $0 | $4,140 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $140 | $0 | $4,140 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 02/26/1998 | 03/26/1998 | $140 | $140 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4300 A | 02/26/1998 | 02/20/1998 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:15 p.m. on September 2, 1997, Employee #1 suffered the amputation of his right index finger. Employee #1 was using a table saw to rip boards. The table saw did not have a guard in place. Another employee was on the other side of the saw catching the boards as they were being cut. Employee #1's right hand made contact with the saw blade. Employee #1 was transported to the local hospital then air lifted to another hospital for surgery. The injuries were so severe that the finger had to be amputated.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, SAW, BLADE, UNGUARDED, TABLE SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119794782 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators |
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