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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315995365 - Valley Pallet, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Valley Pallet, Inc.
522 El Camino Real South
Salinas, CA 93908
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2088, Salinas, CA 93902
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2441
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/26/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/20/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102801545 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $1,125 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $1,125 |
| 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 A02 | 10/01/2012 | 10/04/2012 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A07 | 10/01/2012 | 10/04/2012 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4002 A | 10/01/2012 | 10/04/2012 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:50 a.m. on April 24, 2012, Employee #1 was working as a general laborer for Valley Pallet, Inc., in Salinas, CA. He was operating a pop-up saw, and he was attempting to remove some pieces of wood from underneath a guarded area near the blade. As he reached into the guarded area to retrieve pieces of wood, he accidently stepped on the saw's foot activator. This action sent the blade up to its position for cutting wood. Employee #1 amputated the ring and small fingers on his left hand. Although there was a coworker working next to him, the coworker had his back turned. Accordingly, there was no witness to the incident. Employee #1 told his coworker that he had cut his fingers. The injured worker was transported by personnel in the office to Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. He was treated and released.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, WORK RULES, FOOT CONTROL, MACHINE OPERATOR, LOCKOUT, SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315995365 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |