Inspection Detail

Inspection: 125665042 - Sierra Pacific Industries

Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office

Inspection Nr: 125665042

Report ID: 0950623

Date Opened: 11/04/1997

Site Address:
Sierra Pacific Industries
North End Of Alameda Rd.
Richfield, CA 96021

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 1169, Corning, CA 96021

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2431

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 11/04/1997

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/10/1997

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361677016

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170723662

Event: 10/15/1997

Employee's finger becomes infected from wood sliver

On October 15, 1997, Employee #1, a machine operator in the edge gluing department of a sawmill/planing mill, was performing his duties when a small wood sliver went into his right index finger. He immediately pulled out as much of the sliver as he could with tweezers, but by October 17, the finger had become red and swollen. Employee #1 attempted to remove the remainder of the sliver, but the wound became progressively worse. On October 18, he reported his condition to his supervisor. Employee #1 was sent to a doctor for examination and treatment. He was admitted to the hospital and treated with antibiotics for approximately five hours. The wound has since healed.

Keywords: SPLINTER, FINGER, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, PUNCTURE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125665042			Hospitalized injury	Puncture	Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators

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