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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313178279 - Besse Lumber Company
Inspection Information - Office: Eau Claire Area Office
Site Address:
Besse Lumber Company
401 Gustafson Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/21/2010
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputations
Case Closed: 10/25/2010
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,550 |
| Current Penalty | $5,130 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,130 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 09/27/2010 | 11/11/2010 | $810 | $1,350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C06 II | 09/27/2010 | 11/11/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 09/27/2010 | 10/14/2010 | $2,700 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 09/27/2010 | 10/14/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002C | Serious | 19100265 E04 IIB | 09/27/2010 | 10/21/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003 | Serious | 19100265 E01 V | 09/27/2010 | 10/21/2010 | $810 | $1,350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004 | Serious | 19100304 G05 | 09/27/2010 | 09/30/2010 | $810 | $1,350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19100157 E03 | 09/27/2010 | 10/21/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On July 13, 2010, an employee was adjusting the guides on head saw at a saw mill. Upon completing the adjustment, the employee reached across the rotating head saw blade and slapped the far side of the guide. While bring his hand back, it crossed the point of operation, and his hand and middle finger were cut by the rotating saw blade. The end of his middle finger was surgically removed at the first knuckle. The employee was hospitalized and treated for finger amputation.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, STRUCK AGAINST, SAW, POINT OF OPERATION, SAWMILL, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313178279 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |