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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126086263 - Hector Velasco Dba Nova Container Freight
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Hector Velasco Dba Nova Container Freight
8670 Quinn Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
Mailing Address:
1710 E. Sepulveda Blvd.,, Carson, CA 90745
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1521
NAICS: 488510/Freight Transportation Arrangement
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/28/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 09/16/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362594939 | ||
| Accident | 362595035 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,375 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $21,560 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 04/28/2004 | 06/01/2004 | $0 | $185 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3328 B | 04/28/2004 | 05/17/2004 | $750 | $18,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 3583 B | 04/28/2004 | 05/17/2004 | $750 | $3,375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 30, 2003, Employee #1, a handyman and laborer for freight container terminal, was instructed by his supervisor to report to the company president's residence to work on an addition. The employee had no prior experience working in the construction trades and was not given any safety training to prepare him for the new assignment. Employee #1 was assigned to cut 2-in. by 4-in. wall stud extensions back to a wall and was given a box of tools. The employee fitted a circular saw blade onto a Makita angle grinder, Model Number N 9514B, serial number 488678, and climbed a ladder an began cutting the stud extensions. While he was cutting the wood, the saw blade kicked back and Employee #1 fell off the ladder. The saw blade amputated the employee's left index finger.
Keywords: GRINDER, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, CIRCULAR SAW, SAW, FALL, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126086263 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Construction laborers |