Inspection 344622857 OPENED FEB 12, 2020Closed
9438 Gidley St., Temple City, CA 91780 · Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 29, 2020: Employee amputates finger while cutting wood with table saw
At 12:58 p.m. on January 29, 2020, an employee working as a woodworking machine operator for a furniture manufacture was cutting a 15-inch long thin piece of wood. The employee was using a Delta 10-inch Left Tilt Hybrid Table Saw to cut the piece for a stool or bench. The employee was standing on the right side of the table saw pushing the piece of wood with his hands. As he moved his left hand towards the cut path when his left ring finger went under the hood and contacted the sawblade. The employee amputated his finger amputation, requiring hospitalization.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $2,000 | Jul 2, 2020 | Final |