Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120173471 - Sierra Pacific Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Sierra Pacific Industries
Samoa Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1189, 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: 11/07/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/21/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361666134 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 3314 A | 11/07/1995 | 11/07/1995 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/28/1995 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3999 B | 11/07/1995 | 11/07/1995 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/28/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 works for Sierra Pacific Industries, which operates a sawmill. The maintenance supervisor and a millwright were cleaning up chips in preparation for repairing a torn belt on a chipper overs belt conveyor. The tail pulley hinged guards were lifted to facilitate cleaning with extension tools. Employee #1 joined to help but was told to stay clear. The conveyor was jogged three times to get the torn belt in position. When Employee #1 saw the conveyor stop, he thought they were done and went to the tail pulley to brush some chips off. When the machine started back up, it pulled his arm in. The operation was stopped when they heard Employee #1 yell. The accident was caused by the hinged guards not being put back in place prior to operating the conveyor. Also, Employee #1 did not receive adequate instructions concerning the procedure to be used. The employer was cited for serious violations of 3999(b) for the tail pulley not being guarded and 3314(a) for the conveyor not being locked out.
Keywords: REPAIR, WORK RULES, BELT CONVEYOR, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, CONVEYOR, SAWMILL, ARM, COMMUNICATION, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120173471 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |