Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125531830 - Pacific States Industries Inc Dba Redwood Empire
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Pacific States Industries Inc Dba Redwood Empire
8750 Hwy 128
Philo, CA 95492
Mailing Address:
P O Box 156, Cloverdale, CA 95425
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/07/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/28/2008
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 101020881 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,450 | $0 | $5,450 |
Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,450 | $0 | $5,450 |
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 | 342 A | 06/09/2006 | 06/14/2006 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
2. | 01002 | Other | 3999 B | 06/09/2006 | 06/26/2006 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At about 9:30 a.m. on March 18, 2006, Employee #1 was using a rake to remove sawdust from the resaw-trim operator platform. The steel platform was 49 in. above a concrete slab, and its dimensions were 121.5 in. by 221.5 in. The platform had about 0.5 in. to 1 in. of sawdust on it. It was damp and had a diamond cleated surface in good condition. While raking, Employee #1 slipped on the platform and fell down a metal staircase, which had 71 in. in length and was 44.5 in. wide. Employee #1 fractured the mid shaft of his right tibia. He was then taken to Ukiah Valley Medical Center and was hospitalized. Employee #1 was wearing leather work boots with adequate tread.
Keywords: PLATFORM, FRACTURE, SAWDUST, STAIR, TIBIA, CLEANING, SLIP, FALL, CONCRETE, LEG
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 125531830 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |