Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307188268 - Parks 411

Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office

Inspection Nr: 307188268

Report ID: 0950636

Date Opened: 06/12/2008

Site Address:
Parks 411
1941 White Ave.
La Verne, CA 91750

Mailing Address:
417 Borrego Ct, San Dimas, CA 91773

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2671

NAICS: 322221/Coated and Laminated Packaging Paper and Plastics Film Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 11/18/2008

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/18/2008

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101804532

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202475208

Event: 05/19/2008

Employee's Thumb Is Amputated in Band Saw

At approximately 3:17 p.m. on May 19, 2008, Employee #1, a service technician with a motorcycle consignment dealer, was cutting 1-in.-square metal tubing with a horizontal metal band saw (Model Number RF 1319 DR, Serial Number 90189, unknown Taiwanese manufacturer). As he was completing a cut on the saw, he reached down to grab the tubing. Employee #1's left thumb contacted the still-running blade. He was hospitalized for an amputation. During the investigation, Employee #1 indicated the saw's guard was in place and blamed fatigue for his accident. He was experienced and had received safety training and safety orientation from his employers. Mechanical factors were ruled out.

Keywords: METAL BAR, BANDSAW, GUARD, FATIGUE, SAW, BLADE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307188268			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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