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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125873299 - California Dept Of Transporation
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
California Dept Of Transporation
East 8 At Drew Rd
Imperial, CA 92251
Mailing Address:
1605 Adams Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/13/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/28/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362425035 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $935 | $0 | $935 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $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 | 461 C | 09/13/2005 | 10/31/2005 | $300 | $375 | $0 | 09/27/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B01 | 09/13/2005 | 10/31/2005 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 09/27/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 23400016 A | 09/13/2005 | 10/31/2005 | $150 | $185 | $0 | 09/27/2005 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:15 a.m. on August 15, 2005, Employee #1 was installing a freeway entrance package (variety of signs for on and off ramps on the freeway) due to a storm that blew through the previous day. Employee #1 was using a Sears Craftsman electric chain saw (Model Number 358-34150, Serial Number 76103254) to cut a signpost that was too long. Employee #1 plugged in the electric chain saw from an electric source on his truck and sat the chain saw down on the sign post. The chain saw fell off the post and hit the ground causing the lockout button (feature designed to prevent the motor from being started accidentally) to fall out. Employee #1 had his left hand underneath the bottom section (main housing cover) of the chain saw cradling the chain saw with his right hand on the trigger switch. Employee #1 was bending over looking for the lockout button while holding the chain saw when the chain saw started up. Employee #1 felt a sharp pain and then noticed his finger tip on the ground. A coworker heard Employee #1 yell out and then came to assist him. Employee #1 amputated his left middle finger just below the fingernail. Employee #1 was treated at the hospital but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, CHAIN SAW, FINGER, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125873299 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |