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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310193289 - Water Wonders
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Water Wonders
3042 Industrial Pkwy.
Sta. Maria, CA 93458
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3499
NAICS: 332999/All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/27/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/27/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362515504 |
Investigation Summary
On May 17, 2006, Employee #1 was using a horizontal band saw to cut Styrofoam. Employee #1 stated that at the time of the accident, she was cutting two 6-in. strips of Styrofoam. Employee was lowering the saw, when one of the Styrofoam strips was displaced. When Employee #1 reached to grab the piece of Styrofoam, the blade cut her finger, amputating it at the first digit. According to Employee #1, the regular procedure to cut the Styrofoam was to hold the Styrofoam down with one hand and use the other hand to lower the saw. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for her injuries.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BANDSAW, FINGER, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, UNGUARDED LIVE PARTS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310193289 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |