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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120320791 - La City Parks & Recreation
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
La City Parks & Recreation
6335 Woodley Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Mailing Address:
200 N. Main Street Ste 1360, City Hall East, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7999
NAICS: 487110/ Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/29/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362514879 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $745 | $0 | $7,495 |
| Current Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $525 | $0 | $3,225 |
| 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 | 14300029 A | 10/01/2003 | 10/09/2003 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 10/01/2003 | 11/04/2003 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 10/09/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 6151 G02 | 10/01/2003 | 11/04/2003 | $150 | $185 | $0 | 10/09/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 43180001 A | 10/01/2003 | 10/09/2003 | $2,700 | $6,750 | $0 | 10/09/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 29, 2003, Employee #1 was cutting a birch end piece for a Formica counter top using a Dado table saw. The table saw had a table top measuring 28.25-in. by 22.25-in. It had a plastic adjustable guard measuring 11-in. by 5-in. by 1.625-in. The guard was adjustable vertically and horizontally and flipped up and down. Employee #1 was performing a "blind cut dado" on a birch piece that measured 26 in. long and at one end 5.75 in high and 0.75 in. wide. No guard was used because the operation could not be done with the guard in place. Using the Dado saw to perform a blind cut dado was not routine and practice. The supervisor had never seen Employee #1 doing a blind cut dado. Employee #1 was using a push stick pushing the birch piece along the guide when for reasons unknown, it kicked back and the wood piece struck him on the head and left hand. When the piece struck Employee #1's hand, it caused him to jerk his hand into the saw blade amputating his left index finger down to the first knuckle. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for amputation.
Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, TABLE SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120320791 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Carpenters |