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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120297502 - Harry Williams Lumber
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Harry Williams Lumber
1752 Border Ave
Torrance, CA 90501
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5211
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/20/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362385460 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $420 | $0 | $7,420 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 | $0 | $420 |
| 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 | 08/28/1997 | 09/02/1997 | $0 | $420 | $0 | 10/27/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 4300 A | 08/28/1997 | 09/02/1997 | $420 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/27/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4300 F | 08/28/1997 | 09/02/1997 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/27/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 worked in the yard of a lumber company that sold lumber and tools. He was assigned by the foreman to make 10 in. wedges from warped 2 by 4's, which were used because they were considered defective and could not be sold. Th foreman and assistant foreman had discussed with Employee #1 about using a cross-cut saw because they thought a table saw was too dangerous for this work. Employee #1 decided that the table saw was more appropriate for this job and used it instead. He designed a jig and lifted the guard up and away from the saw blade so that the work could be done with the jig. Instead of using a push stick, Employee #1 held onto the wedge with his hands, with one hand on each side of the saw blade. He was cutting a wedge when the saw kicked back and Employee #1's left hand was pulled into the blade, amputating his index finger. The accident was the result of Employee #1's failing to use the guard on the saw or to use a push stick.
Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, EXTENSION HANDLE, BLADE, HAND, UNGUARDED, TABLE SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120297502 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators |