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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125830885 - Sierra Pacific Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Sierra Pacific Industries, Inc.
2593 New Navy Base Rd
Arcata, CA 95521
Mailing Address:
Po Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/11/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361680523 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a planer operator, was repairing the in-feed side of the planer. Employee #1 placed a pipe wrench on the shaft of the planer feed roll, and then placed a pipe over the end of the pipe wrench to get more leverage. He then placed all of his weight on the pipe to turn the shaft. The jaw of the 24-in. pipe wrench broke off. Employee #1 fell approximately 3.5 ft to the floor and fractured his right hip. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, PLANING MACHINE, MACHINE OPERATOR, PIPE WRENCH, STRUCK AGAINST, WALKING SURFACE, FALL, PIPE, HIP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125830885 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Millwrights |