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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15217524 - Ao Lafoons Inc T/A Lafoons Building Supply
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Lynchburg (Field Office) - Safety 0355117
Site Address:
Ao Lafoons Inc T/A Lafoons Building Supply
Rt 15 & 460 Town Of
Farmville, VA 23901
Mailing Address:
Rt 2 Box 7, Farmville, VA 23901
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2431
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/16/1985
Emphasis: L:Fri
Case Closed: 02/22/1985
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100213 C01 | 01/29/1985 | 02/16/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100213 S09 | 01/29/1985 | 02/16/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 12" TABLE SAW, EQUIPPED WITH A RIP BLADE. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TRIM ABOUT 1/4" OFF OF A STRIP, 2 1/2" WIDE X 3/4" THICK. THE SAW GUARD WAS NOT BEING USED. THE EMPLOYEE SET THE GUIDE (FENCE) AND PROCEEDED TO PUSH THE STRIP, WHICH WAS APPROXIMATELY 24" LONG, ALONG THE EDGE OF THE BLADE USING HIS RIGHT HAND. EMPLOYEE'S HAND AND RIGHT THUMB CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SAW BLADE, CAUSING PARTIAL AMPUTATION OF SIDE OF THUMB.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, RIP, TABLE SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15217524 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Sawing machine operators |