Inspection Detail

Inspection: 300820040 - Valley Distributors Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office

Inspection Nr: 300820040

Report ID: 0950624

Date Opened: 10/14/2005

Site Address:
Valley Distributors Inc.
1900 South Paulson Rd
Turlock, CA 95380

Mailing Address:
Po Box 1806, Turlock, CA 95381

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:5211

NAICS: 444110/Home Centers

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 10/17/2005

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/19/2008

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362348484

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations	1					1
Initial Penalty	$2,250	$0	$0	$0	$0	$2,250
Current Penalty	$2,250	$0	$0	$0	$0	$2,250
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	4184 B	10/19/2005	11/05/2005	$2,250	$2,250	$0	10/25/2005	D - Govt Dismissed

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201106606

Event: 04/28/2005

Employee Amputates Fingers in Circular Saw

On April 28, 2005, Employee #1 was using a table-mounted circular saw to cut wood boards, measuring 2 in. by 4 in. The saw was activated through a foot pedal. As he cut one of the boards, a section of the board flipped on the opposite side of the saw. Without deactivating the saw, Employee #1 reached through the point of operation to grab the board. The momentum of leaning forward caused Employee #1's foot to place pressure on the saw's foot pedal, activating the saw. The blade came into contact with his right hand, amputating his right pinky and ring finger. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injury.

Keywords: BOARD, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, FOOT CONTROL, CIRCULAR SAW, SAW, HAND TOOL, WORK SURFACE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300820040			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Production helpers

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