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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301336459 - Los Angeles County Parks And Recreation
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Los Angeles County Parks And Recreation
265 Cloverleaf Dr
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Mailing Address:
433 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Union Status: Union
SIC:9512
NAICS: 924120/Administration of Conservation Programs
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/09/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/21/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362602633 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,375 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $26,375 |
| Current Penalty | $18,375 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $19,375 |
| 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 | 342 A | 12/16/2005 | 01/13/2006 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/14/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3578 G | 12/16/2005 | 12/26/2005 | $375 | $3,375 | $0 | 04/14/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4300 A | 12/16/2005 | 12/26/2005 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/14/2006 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on September 20, 2005, Employee #1, a maintenance worker for parks and recreation facilities, was operating a table saw, Model Number of 113-380. He was cutting a piece of plastic Plexiglas on a table saw without a guard. The rotating saw blade above the table was completely exposed. As he pushed the Plexiglas through the blade with his right hand, he placed his left hand on the table, and inadvertently touched the rotating blade. The nail portion of his left thumb was amputated upon touching the blade.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, CAUGHT BY, THUMB, BLADE, UNGUARDED, TABLE SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301336459 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators |