Inspection 344975917 OPENED OCT 14, 2020Closed
36862 Montecito Dr., Fremont, CA 94538 · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 8, 2020: Employee cutting tree root amputates toe when saw kicks back
At 11:37 a.m. on October 8, 2020, an employee working as a construction laborer for a structural concrete contractor was performing trenching in the backyard of a residence. The employee was instructed by the employer to cut a tree root located inside the trench. The employee was using a Dewalt hand grinder and a Skilsaw. While the employee was cutting the tree root, the 4-inch sawblade jammed and kicked back and struck him in the right foot. The employee was hospitalized to treat an amputated toe.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Apr 8, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1509(B) |
Other-than-serious | $375 | $375 | Apr 8, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3395(I) |
Other-than-serious | $375 | $375 | Apr 8, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1509(A) |
Serious | $4,500 | $4,500 | Apr 8, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 4184(A) |
Serious | $10,800 | $10,800 | Apr 8, 2021 | Final |