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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301134615 - Alter Eco
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Alter Eco
2420 Ukraine Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1206, Sausalito, CA 94966
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2512
NAICS: 337121/Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/26/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/24/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361483209 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $130 | $0 | $10,930 |
| Current Penalty | $1,575 | $0 | $0 | $85 | $0 | $1,660 |
| 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 | 12/27/2002 | 01/14/2003 | $85 | $130 | $0 | 01/24/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3328 A | 12/26/2002 | 12/31/2002 | $1,575 | $10,800 | $0 | 01/24/2003 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:45 p.m. on November 22, 2002, Employee #1 was using a Dewalt Model DW708 sliding compound miter saw to crosscut three stacked pieces of 0.75-in. thick wheat board that measured 4.5 in. wide by 11.5 in. long. Employee #1 was holding the material with his left hand within the 6-in. danger zone of the saw blade. The saw in the closed position has an unguarded section of blade 1.75 in. tall at the front of the blade. The top left side adjustable saw fence was not properly adjusted to support the material. The fence was adjusted approximately 5 in. to 6 in. away from the saw blade. The lower fixed saw fence on the saw is 1.25 in. tall. Employee #1 attempted to cut the material to a length of 9.5 in. When the blade contacted the unsupported top board, the blade caught the material pulling the board behind the fence and Employee #1's left thumb into the unguarded area of the front blade. Employee #1 suffered the amputation of his left thumb and was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, THUMB, SAW, BLADE, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301134615 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |