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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310599824 - Universal Forest Products
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Universal Forest Products
2100 Avalon Street
Riverside, CA 92509
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5031
NAICS: 423310/ Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/04/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/24/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102496775 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $2,700 |
| 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 | Other | 3942 A | 01/04/2008 | 02/06/2008 | $2,700 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/01/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:30 a.m. on July 09, 2007, an employee was operating the MJI10 Trim Saw and decided he had to install a piece of cardboard underneath the plastic strip that was horizontal to the blade. The employee had turned off the saw to install the piece of cardboard; however, the blade was still rotating when the employee attempted to place the cardboard. The employee's right hand came into contact with the rotating blade. The employee received multiple open fractures and extensive tendon injuries for which he was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ROTATING PARTS, TENDON, STRUCK AGAINST, SAW, BLADE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310599824 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. |