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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125726364 - Eureka High School
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Redding
Site Address:
Eureka High School
1915 J St
Eureka, CA 95501
Mailing Address:
3200 Walford Ave, Eureka, CA 95503
Union Status: Union
SIC:8211
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/14/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/31/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361713779 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 4300 A | 04/10/2001 | 04/13/2001 | $18,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 05/23/2001 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On November 29, 2000, Employee #1 was working for a high school in the city of Eureka, California as a shop teacher. Employee #1 was cutting a piece of wood into 1.5-inch wide strips. The employee reached down to remove the last piece of wood, located next to the saw blade, while the saw was still turning. The employee's index and long finger contacted the turning saw blade and the tips of both fingers were amputated. The saw blade was not guarded.
Keywords:amputated, finger, work rules, electric saw, blade, unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125726364 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Trade and industrial teachers |