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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125873109 - Transportation Equipment Inc, Dba Pulltarps Mfg
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Transportation Equipment Inc, Dba Pulltarps Mfg
1404 N Marshall Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2394
NAICS: 314912/Canvas and Related Product Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/10/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362436909 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,710 | $0 | $1,710 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $885 | $0 | $885 |
| 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 | Other | 3320 | 06/29/2004 | 08/16/2004 | $275 | $275 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400021 | 06/29/2004 | 08/16/2004 | $205 | $205 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 25300043 B | 06/20/2004 | 08/06/2004 | $135 | $135 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3203 A04 | 06/29/2004 | 08/16/2004 | $135 | $135 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3364 D | 06/29/2004 | 08/16/2004 | $135 | $135 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 43070001 C | 06/29/2004 | 08/16/2004 | $0 | $825 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on March 23, 2004, an employee was cutting multiple pieces of a long white spring rod PVC pipe on a Makita 10-in. Miter saw, Model Number LS1030N with a metal carbide blade. The employee #1 was wearing light weight and tight fitting gloves while making cuts to the PVC pipe. He made a cut, released the trigger to shut off the power, and assumed that the guard was fully lowered over the blade when the blade caught his hand and cut his left index finger. The employee was transported to the Grossmont Hospital by his supervisor. The employee was seen in the emergency room where they tried to save his finger but was unsuccessful. The employee's left index finger was amputated down to the second joint.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, SAW, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125873109 | Fatality | Amputation | Assemblers |