Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307324095 - Tolo Forest Products Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Medford

Inspection Nr: 307324095

Report ID: 1054116

Date Opened: 02/18/2004

Site Address:
Tolo Forest Products Inc
7020 Tolo Rd
Central Point, OR 97502

Mailing Address:
Po Box 556, Scio, OR 97374

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2421

NAICS: 321113/Sawmills

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 03/04/2004

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/04/2004

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201621596

Event: 02/16/2004

Employee Fractures Hand When Caught in Rollers

On February 16, 2004, an employee was operating the Pendu Junior saw. The employer required all saw operators to report any saw problems and break downs to the lead worker or supervisor for repair. Saw operators, including the employee were not authorized by the employer to conduct lockout and tagout. The lead worker or supervisor conducted all repairs. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on February 16, 2004, the employee's saw, Pendu Junior, developed a wood jam inside the saw blade housing. The employee attempted to dislodge the wood jam himself, rather than calling for the supervisor. While the saw was operating, the employee reached into the housing on the infeed side to pull the wood free. The wood pulled or caught the employee's hand, taking it into the in feed rollers or saw blade. The employee was hospitalized and treated for lacerations and fractures to the left hand.

Keywords: FRACTURE, LOCKOUT, ROLLER--MACH/PART, SAW, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LACERATION, HAND

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307324095			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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