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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315995274 - West Valley Woodworking, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
West Valley Woodworking, Inc.
535 Rossi Court
Gilroy, CA 95020
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3553
NAICS: 333210/Sawmill and Woodworking Machinery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/02/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/18/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102801578 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $195 | $0 | $195 |
| 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 | 4301 D | 08/03/2012 | 08/08/2012 | $195 | $195 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 2, 2012, Employee #1 of West Valley Woodworking, Inc. was ripping 1/2" by 7/8" by 10', strip of wood using an automatic rip saw machine. During the last stage of the cutting operation he turned to get another piece of wood to cut. The strip of wood kicked back and punctured both of his thighs. Emergency personnel responded to the accident and Employee #1 was taken to the hospital for surgery and was released the following day.
Keywords: KICK BACK, WOOD CHIPS, THIGH, SAW, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315995274 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Occupation not reported |