Inspection 340429638 OPENED FEB 27, 2015Closed
4407 Greene Street, San Diego, CA 92107 · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 23, 2015: Worker unjamming miter saw amputates thumb
At 1:00 p.m. on January 23, 2015, Employee #1, employed by a construction general contractor, was engaged in forming work. He was operating a compound miter saw to cut pieces of wood. A piece of wood jammed between the saw blade and the saw's housing and guard. Employee #1 attempted to unjam the saw. The piece of wood dislodged, and the saw blade dropped onto Employee #1's left thumb. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was treated for amputation of half his left thumb and discharged. discharged.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $1,000 | Jun 3, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3203(B)(2) |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $100 | Jun 3, 2015 | Final |