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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125505651 - Redwood Empire Sawmill
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Redwood Empire Sawmill
31401 Mccray Road
Cloverdale, CA 95425
Mailing Address:
P O Box 156, Cloverdale, CA 95425
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/05/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/22/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362134967 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $450 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $450 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 5043 | 12/05/1996 | 12/10/1996 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 342 A | 12/05/1996 | 12/05/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was standing on a platform helping to set up a 200 hp electrical motor. The support chain was overstressed and it broke. The 2,000 to 3,000 lb motor fell, amputating Employee #1's right ring finger. At the time of the accident, he had been working at the sawmill for 1 1/2 years,
Keywords: CHAIN, ELECTRIC MOTOR, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, OVERLOADED, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, BROKEN CHAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125505651 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |