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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123685281 - A T C Home Improvement
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
A T C Home Improvement
14804 Edgewater Dr.
Dale City, VA 22193
Mailing Address:
11329 Elk Run Rd., Catlett, VA 22019
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1521
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/26/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/04/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362309924 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,850 |
| Current Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/23/1994 | 09/19/1994 | $400 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260304 D | 08/23/1994 | 08/29/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260050 C | 08/23/1994 | 09/27/1994 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19260059 E01 | 08/23/1994 | 09/27/1994 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19260059 G08 | 08/23/1994 | 09/27/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01003C | Serious | 19260059 H | 08/23/1994 | 09/19/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19260405 G02 IV | 08/23/1994 | 08/30/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:00 noon on July 22, 1994, Employee #1, 15 years old, was attempting to cut 7 1/2 in. from the top of 4 by 4 in. wooden fence posts with a 7 1/4 in. Milwaukee circular saw. Employee #1 was standing on the ground attempting to make the cut at his head height of 70 in. He made the cut on the south side of the first post, then moved to the opposite side to complete the cut. The blade would not penetrate all the way through the post. As Employee #1 started the second cut, he lowered the saw to make sure the cut was even with the first. As he did, the uncovered blade struck the top of his left thigh. Employee #1 suffered a 3 in. cut that required 16 stitches. The blade guard return spring was weak, causing the lower blade guard to move slowly when moved from the work. The blade guard would also catch or hang up on the saw's table or base plate.
Keywords: INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, THIGH, CIRCULAR SAW, LACERATION, BLADE, UNGUARDED, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123685281 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |