Inspection 342502192 OPENED JUL 27, 2017Closed
5150 Rancho Rd., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 17, 2017: Worker cuts fingers on table saw's unguarded blade
At 4:00 p.m. on July 17, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a construction general contractor, was working at a commercial building being renovated. He was operating a DeWalt table saw, Model DWE7480, to cut a piece of wood laminate wall tile that measured approximately 31 inches by 7 inches. Employee #1 finished the cut, turned off the table saw, and reached for the piece of wall tile. The table saw's blade, which was unguard, was continuing to rotate, and Employee #1's hand struck the blade. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for lacerations to the nail bed of two of his fingers.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1509(A) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1509(B) |
Other-than-serious | $175 | $175 | Oct 16, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Serious | $3,935 | $3,935 | Oct 16, 2017 | Final |