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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1208383.015 - American Pallet, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
American Pallet, Inc.
1001 Knox Road
Oakdale, CA 95361
Mailing Address:
1001 Knox Road, Oakdale, CA 95361
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/27/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/21/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1176537 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,385 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,385 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| 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 | 4207(A)(1) | 07/27/2017 | $3,375 | $4,385 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on January 17, 2017, Employee #1 was operating a whirlwind pop-up saw, cutting wooden pallet materials. The employee placed his right hand on top of the 1.25 inch plywood, right above the blade, and accidentally pressed the foot pedal. The blade popped up out of the table, and as it cut the lumber, it amputated his right thumb. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: Amputation, Blade, Machine Guarding, Pallet, Saw, Struck Against, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1208383.015 | 52 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |