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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301281119 - Walker Wood Products Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South
Site Address:
Walker Wood Products Inc.
2872 South Santa Fe Ave.
San Marcos, CA 92069
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2434
NAICS: 337110/Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/05/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Targeted Compl & Consult, L:Regionp1
Case Closed: 07/17/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101692622 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $40,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,500 |
| Current Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,400 |
| 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 | 4300 A | 05/05/2005 | 05/12/2005 | $14,400 | $18,000 | $0 | 10/26/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4300 D | 05/05/2005 | 05/12/2005 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 10/26/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4300 E | 05/05/2005 | 05/12/2005 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 10/26/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on January 27, 2005, Employee #1 was assisting other coworkers on various jobs within the plant, such as sanding, cutting and taking wood to different departments within the work site. Employee #1 was using a table saw, nicknamed as the "45-degree angle saw" by the employer and located in the Assembly Department. Model and serial numbers of the table saw were not available. The table saw was used to cut straight and angle cuts. Employee #1 used the table saw to cut a 45-degree angle cut on a 2.5-in.-wide by 24-in.-long piece of wood. Employee #1 adjusted the saw blade to 45 degrees by using the two adjustment wheels located beneath the table saw. Employee #1 stated that the table saw did not have a spreader and anti-kickback device in place and that he lifted the hood guard to prepare the saw. The employer stated that the guards were "always taken off to cut the angle." When the saw blade was adjusted at the proper angle, Employee #1 brought down the hood guard and began to cut the wood. Employee #1 stated that the blade was not completely covered. According to Employee #1, the wood kicked and surprised him. Employee #1 does not remember how his hand slipped and became caught in the blade. Employee #1 suffered severe saw injuries on his left thumb, index finger, middle finger and ring finger with an amputation of the middle finger. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, CAUGHT BY, THUMB, LACERATION, BLADE, HAND, TABLE SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301281119 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators |