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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120317482 - Woodmart Window Coverings
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Woodmart Window Coverings
15920 Arminta Street
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3442
NAICS: 332321/Metal Window and Door Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/06/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/31/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362511644 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $5,350 | $0 | $21,550 |
| Current Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| 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 B | 11/06/2003 | 11/21/2003 | $0 | $350 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 342 A | 11/06/2003 | 11/21/2003 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 43180001 A | 11/06/2003 | 11/21/2003 | $3,150 | $16,200 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on May 7, 2003, Employee #1 was performing a top corner cut along the thickness of a 60-inch-long by 2.125-inch-wide by 1.125-inch-thick piece of wood using a Davis & Well wood shaper. While passing the wood through the cutting head, employee's left fingers were caught by the blade. The employee was hospitalized and his left ring finger was amputated. The cutting head and the nuts above the cutting head were not guarded on the machine.
Keywords: FINGER, STRUCK AGAINST, WOOD SHAPER, BLADE, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120317482 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Wood lathe, routing, and planing machine operators |