Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119975498 - Jobs Resource Unlimited
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Jobs Resource Unlimited
2201 E. Brundage Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4229, Visalia, CA 93278
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7361
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/25/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362050833 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $375 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $375 |
| 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 | 342 A | 10/08/1998 | 10/14/1998 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 2, 1998, Employee #1 was cutting the edge of a 0.75-in. by 12-in. by 26-in. board with a J.E.T. Tilting Arbor Circular Saw Model JTA5-10-3. The blade was positioned at a 45-degree angle within 1 in. of the fence. According to Employee #1, the board became stuck under the fence. When he tried to pull it out, the blade kicked the board back and caused it to spin around clockwise. As Employee #1 was trying to control the board, his right hand made contact with the blade. Employee #1 sustained a partial amputation of his index finger and lacerations on the third and fourth fingers of his right hand.
Keywords: BOARD, AMPUTATED, FINGER, STUCK, CIRCULAR SAW, SAW, LACERATION, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119975498 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Cabinet makers and bench carpenters |
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