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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305474249 - Knotts Berry Farm
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Knotts Berry Farm
8039 Beach Bl
Buena Park, CA 90620
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7996
NAICS: 713110/Amusement and Theme Parks
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/05/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/06/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362434318 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on August 28, 2003, Employee #1 was building a 3-ft by 6-ft frame for a display in a theatrical production show in the fabrication shop. The shop is in the maintenance area of an approximate ten acre site. He was operating a Hitachi nail gun, Model 83A, with his right hand and butting 2-in. by 4-in. wood members with his left hand. His left hand was approximately 2 ft from the muzzle head of the nail gun. The nail gun doubled shot and he suffered a puncture wound to his left thumb by a 3.25-in. nail. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: NAIL, CARPENTER, WORK RULES, THUMB, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, HAND TOOL, HAND, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305474249 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Supervisors; carpenters and related workers |