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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304172224 - Universal Forest Products Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Bend
Site Address:
Universal Forest Products Inc
1006 Se 9th St
Bend, OR 97702
Mailing Address:
2801 E Beltline Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2431
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/02/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/28/2002
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| 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 | Serious | 701076001 B B | 11/20/2001 | 12/07/2001 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was cutting angled stock on a chop saw and attempted to clear and end-piece from under the guard that was equipped with side barriers. Employee #1 reached in from the right side with his right hand and, while doing so, activated the foot activation pedal causing the saw blade to rise up and amputate the four fingers of the gloved right hand. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BARRIER GUARD, FINGER, GLOVE, GUARD, FOOT CONTROL, SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304172224 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Sawing machine operators |