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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300884285 - Agrium U.S. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Agrium U.S. Inc.
3961 Channel Dr.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2873
NAICS: 325311/Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/01/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/09/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101174159 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 3556 B | 11/29/2005 | 12/09/2005 | $9,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/05/2005 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On July 6, 2005, Employee #1, a maintenance supervisor, was using a skill saw in a welding shop. The employee had welded a 6-in., aluminum channel frame. After realizing that he was about 1 in. off his mark on both ends, he cut each bracket off with the skill saw that contained an 8.25-in., metal cutting blade. Once the brackets were off, he knew he needed to remove the remaining weld material. With the frame on the worktable, he opted to use the skill saw blade to shave off the remaining material rather than going to get a grinder with an appropriate wheel to grind down on the weld. The saw kicked back and the revolving blade came in contact with his abdomen causing a sever laceration. The West Sacramento Fire Department transported the employee to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. Employee #1 was hospitalized for nine days.
Keywords: KICK BACK, MAINTENANCE, SAW, LACERATION, BLADE, STOMACH
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300884285 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |