Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310605860 - American Building Supply Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
American Building Supply Inc.
11655 Jersey Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mailing Address:
12200 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2431
NAICS: 321911/Wood Window and Door Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/17/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/19/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102606936 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | $1,875 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | $1,875 |
| 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 | 3203 B02 | 06/17/2009 | 06/30/2009 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 25000008 A | 06/17/2009 | 06/30/2009 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A07 C | 06/17/2009 | 06/30/2009 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3328 D | 06/17/2009 | 06/30/2009 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:50 p.m. on February 13, 2009, an employee was cutting a stack of 10 wood pieces (2 high and 5 deep) by using a Slide Compound Saw, Hitachi, Model Number C10FSH. The employee was holding the material with his left hand and was operating the saw with his right hand. As he finished cutting the top row and continued to cut the lower row, the saw kicked back. His left hand slipped and hit the rotating blade causing amputation of his left thumb. The employee was hospitalized and treated for a thumb amputation.
Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, ROTATING KNIFE, THUMB, SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310605860 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Sawing machine operators |
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