Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300866506 - Las Vegas Productions
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Las Vegas Productions
8635 Hayden Pl.
Culver City, CA 90232
Mailing Address:
3000 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank, CA 91523
Union Status: Union
SIC:7812
NAICS: 512110/Motion Picture and Video Production
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/06/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362589624 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,375 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $21,560 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | 05/19/2004 | 06/22/2004 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 10/08/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4300 A | 05/19/2004 | 06/08/2004 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 10/08/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4300 D | 05/19/2004 | 06/08/2004 | $3,375 | $3,375 | $0 | 10/08/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On February 4, 2004, Employee #1, who was in a supervisory position, was cutting slots in small plywood blocks, measuring 5 in. by 6 in. by 0.75 in., on a table saw in a wood shop supporting set building for a television production. The saw was manufactured by Delta, Incorporated and had a Serial Number 02D40835, Catalog Number 36-829. Employee #1 removed the guard and there was a bind between one of the blocks and the blade. Employee #1's right hand was drawn into the rotating blade. Employee #1 amputated his little finger on his right hand. He was hospitalized. The other forms of guarding, such as jigs were not provided at the time of the accident. Also, no training or safety meetings were conducted addressing use of other forms of protection, when the saw guards were removed.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, WORK RULES, SAW, CAUGHT BETWEEN, TABLE SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300866506 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors; carpenters and related workers |