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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312694375 - Gemmiti Model Art Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: San Francisco District Office
Site Address:
Gemmiti Model Art Corporation
2131 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2499
NAICS: 337212/Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/15/2013
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/24/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102824927 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,305 | $0 | $16,105 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $1,175 | $0 | $2,975 |
| 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 | 342 A | 04/04/2013 | 04/09/2013 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 461 A | 04/04/2013 | 05/07/2013 | $100 | $175 | $0 | 05/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5144 C02 | 04/04/2013 | 04/09/2013 | $75 | $130 | $0 | 05/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 43000001 C01 | 04/04/2013 | 04/09/2013 | $1,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 05/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 13, 2012, Employee #1, a model maker, was working at a model art location. At approximately 5:25 p.m., he was making a lengthwise cut through a 2 in. thick RenShape (Polyurethane Foam Board) on a Delta table saw (Model Number 36-869, Serial Number 02821287, Type 2). The board was approximately 6 in. wide by 30 in. long. The table saw did not have either a blade guard or an anti-kickback device. Additionally, Employee #1 was not using any jig or push stick to move the board through the blade. He was using his right hand to hold the stock down against the fence and his left hand to push the piece into the blade. As he started cutting the piece, it suddenly kicked back, causing his left hand to contact the blade. The blade severed his left index, middle and third fingers. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he was hospitalized for five days. At the hospital, he underwent his first surgery the same night and a second surgery in early January; however, the amputated fingers could not be reattached. The cause of the accident was a failure to use the blade guard assembly with anti-kickback device and to use a push stick.
Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, STRUCK AGAINST, BLADE, UNGUARDED, TABLE SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312694375 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Patternmakers and model makers, wood |