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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125530618 - Redwood Landfill
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Redwood Landfill
8950 Redwood Hwy
Novato, CA 94947
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 793, Novato, CA 94948
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562219/Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/14/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/17/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361604721 |
Investigation Summary
On January 13, 2005, Employee #1, with Redwood Landfill, was using pest control pyrotechnics (also known as "bird bombs") to scatter birds near Novato Airport. While using both hands to fire a 15 mm pyrotechnic shell from a Record 6 mm Weinbert signal pistol, the shell detonated in the pistol's barrel. Employee #1 was hospitalized for an amputation of the tip of his left ring finger. The pyrotechnic shells are designed to explode about 50 ft from the gun.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, GUNSHOT, AIRPORT, FINGER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LANDFILL, PYROTECHNICS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125530618 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |