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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119728467 - Sierra Pacific Industries
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Sierra Pacific Industries
Somoa Road
Arcata,, CA 95521
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/07/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/07/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361378714 |
Investigation Summary
The employer operates a sawmill and Employee #1 was working as a spotter at the infeed of a gang trim saw. The 10 ft saw drive chain became hung up, causing a bolt that holds the safety rod to the saw to break. This allowed the saw to cut into a rod and drop to the steel deck. A small piece of metal hit Employee #1, the spotter, in the eye. He required hospitalization. The spotter works at least 15 feet from the saw and there is only about a 12 inch opening for the wood to pass through. Above the opening is 24 inches of expanded metal, and above that is a wood wall. The piece of metal apparently had to hit the steel floor first and deflect upward to hit Employee #1. Though wearing safety glasses is advised, a violation of safety regulations was not cited.
Keywords: DECKING, EYE, STEEL, SAWMILL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119728467 | Hospitalized injury | Foreign Body Ineye | Occupation not reported |