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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300826773 - Sanchez Firewood
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Sanchez Firewood
6915 Escondido Canyon Rd.
Acton, CA 93510
Mailing Address:
13200 Bromwich St, Arleta, CA 91331
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5099
NAICS: 454319/Other Fuel Dealers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/06/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/27/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362524126 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $130 | $0 | $16,330 |
| Current Penalty | $12,370 | $0 | $0 | $85 | $0 | $12,455 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 08/06/2004 | 08/23/2004 | $85 | $130 | $0 | 08/16/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4184 B | 08/06/2004 | 08/16/2004 | $1,570 | $5,400 | $0 | 08/16/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4002 A | 08/06/2004 | 08/16/2004 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 08/16/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on February 26, 2004, Employee #1, a laborer, was helping the owner of a family-owned and operated firewood company, to split firewood. Employee #1 was working with, and in close proximity to the owner and the owner's son-in-law. Employee #1 was removing split lumber away from the log splitter. The portion above the wedge created a non-point of operation pinch point between the top of the wedge and the frame of the log splitter. This portion of the log splitter was not guarded by the frame or by any other means (including guarding by location). Employee #1's arm was caught between the wedge and the frame of the log splitter. Employee #1 suffered crush-sever injury to his right forearm due to the crushing action of the top of a wedge of a guillotine log splitter and the top of the frame. Employee #1 suffered a fracture and was hospitalized for one week.
Keywords: FRACTURE, LOG, LACERATION, ARM, NIP POINT, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300826773 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |