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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1459147.015 - The Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
The Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Co.
5433 Perkins Road
Bedford Heights, OH 44146
Mailing Address:
5433 Perkins Road, Bedford Heights, OH 44146
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321912/ Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/29/2020
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 02/28/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1537184 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $47,230 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,230 |
| Current Penalty | $25,504 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,504 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 03/11/2020 | 06/30/2020 | $9,446 | $9,446 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 03/11/2020 | $0 | $9,446 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 03/11/2020 | 06/30/2020 | $9,446 | $9,446 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I B | 03/11/2020 | 06/30/2020 | $0 | $9,446 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100213 B05 | 03/11/2020 | $6,612 | $9,446 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:15 p.m. on January 23, 2020, an employee was cleaning sawdust from in and around a rip saw. The employee lifted the hood area to access the interior of the saw machine and entered the hazardous area while the saw was still spinning. The employee was struck by the blade, amputating his left hand and requiring hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Blade, Bypass, Bypass Guard, Catch Point, Cleaning, Guard, Hand, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Lumber, Machine Guarding, Machine operator, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Rip, Saw, Sawblade, Sawdust, Struck By, Unauthorized, Unauthorized Entry
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1459147.015 | 58 | M | Hospitalized injury | Sawing machine operators |