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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120340450 - Selma Pallet
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Selma Pallet
3004 Whitson
Selma, CA 93662
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2448
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/02/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362094260 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,400 |
| Current Penalty | $3,035 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,035 |
| 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 | Serious | 4184 A | 12/10/2003 | 12/30/2003 | $3,035 | $14,400 | $0 | 01/26/2004 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On June 23, 2003, Employee #1 was cutting 2-in. by 4-in. boards to shorter lengths using an industrial woodworking machine cut-off saw C-505, also called a jump saw. Employee #1 placed a board on the saw table, held it in place with both hands and stepped on the foot pedal to activate the saw. The saw blade rose up through the table and cut the board. Employee #1's right thumb was within the point of operation area of the saw and was partially amputated. The hood type blade guard was adjusted approximately 2 in. too high. Employee #1 suffered the amputation of his thumb but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, GUARD, FOOT CONTROL, THUMB, SAW, POINT OF OPERATION, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120340450 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Sawing machine operators |