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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125821074 - Schmidbauer Lumber Co
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Schmidbauer Lumber Co
1099 Waterfront Dr
Eureka, CA 95501
Mailing Address:
Po Box 152, Eureka, CA 95502
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/16/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/11/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362334377 |
Investigation Summary
On July 24, 2007, Employee #1, an oiler and maintenance worker at a saw mill, was assisting with changing the knives on a horizontal feed chipper. The chipper controls were locked out. A millwright was rotating the chipper head by hand to check the clearance of the knives to the anvil. Employee #1 was watching the knives pass the anvil to check proper adjustment. For an unknown reason, the employee placed his right hand below the anvil as the chipper head was rotated. The sharp knife amputated the top portion of his right index finger. Employee #1's injury did not require hospitalization. The employee stated he knew better and could not explain why he placed his hand near the moving chipper head.
Keywords: KNIFE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CHIPPER, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125821074 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Millwrights |