Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120152434 - Britt Lumber Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Britt Lumber Co Inc
105 Alder Grove Rd
Arcata, CA 95521
Mailing Address:
Po Box 248, Arcata, CA 95518
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/26/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Targeted Compl & Consult
Case Closed: 01/03/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361698012 |
Investigation Summary
On July 16, 2002, Employee #1 was working as a clean-up person. Employee #1 locked out the Horizontal Band saw so he could clean up around it during the lunch hour. He picked up a piece of bark to move it while the band saw was still moving. The teeth of the saw blade hooked the piece of bark and pulled it into the saw. Employee #1 received a severe cut to his right forearm. Employee #1 stated he forgot about the time it takes the saw to coast to a complete stop. The saw was guarded as required. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for cuts.
Keywords: BANDSAW, GUARD, LACERATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120152434 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Laborers, except construction |
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