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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125665695 - Trinity River Lumber Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Trinity River Lumber Co.
1121 Main St.
Weaverville, CA 96093
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 249, Weaverville, CA 96093
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/09/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/15/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361676489 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a benchman or saw filer for a sawmill in Weaverville, CA, was checking the horizontal bandsaw for proper alignment. He had locked the bandsaw in the 'off' position and was manually turning the band wheel, watching it for any wobble or unusual movement as it turned. As he was working, Employee #1 lay his finger on the face of the band wheel, allowing it to become caught between the saw blade and the band wheel. To free himself, Employee #1 had to make a half revolution of the wheel, amputating the tip of his finger. He was transported to the hospital, where his finger was surgically reattached.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, BANDSAW, FINGER, WORK RULES, SAW, CAUGHT BETWEEN, BLADE, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125665695 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |