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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309427268 - Simonds International Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Eugene
Site Address:
Simonds International Corp
886 Shelley St
Springfield, OR 97477
Mailing Address:
Ct Corporation System 388 State St Ste 420, Salem, OR 97301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3553
NAICS: 333210/Sawmill and Woodworking Machinery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/03/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/05/2007
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,750 |
| 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 | 701076001 A | 04/13/2007 | 05/14/2007 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | 04/27/2007 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 701076001 B C | 04/13/2007 | 05/14/2007 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | 04/27/2007 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 04/13/2007 | 05/14/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 04/27/2007 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 13, 2006, Employee #1 was operating a carbon dioxide laser. He opened an access door in the laser to pry a finished head saw blade from the machine's index arm, which holds the blade during its cutting operation. As he reached over the machine and grabbed a hold of the blade, the machine's computer detected an error. It automatically reset the index arm, trapping Employee #1's arm between the finisher and the laser saw guide. Coworkers observed Employee #1's arm caught by the laser machine and came to his aid, freeing his arm. Employee #1 was then taken to a local hospital, where he was hospitalized and underwent corrective surgery.
Keywords: GUARD, MACHINE OPERATOR, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, POINT OF OPERATION, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309427268 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Machine operators, not specified |