Inspection 344122080 OPENED JUN 28, 2019Closed
8414 Wilbur Ave., Northridge, CA 91324 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 13, 2019: Employee's thumb is amputated when power saw kicks back
At 10:30 a.m. on June 13, 2019, Employee #1 was engaged in interior carpentry work at a residence. He was operating a hand-held Skilsaw Circular Saw, Model SPT77WM, and was cutting 4-foot wood boards into 2-foot lengths. The employee moved his left hand off the saw to catch the section about to be cut. At that moment, the saw hit a knot in the wood and kicked back, cutting into the employee's left thumb. The employee was transported to the hospital and admitted for treatment of a thumb amputation.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1509(A) |
Other-than-serious | $625 | $625 | Dec 4, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3395(I) |
Other-than-serious | $625 | $625 | Dec 4, 2019 | Final |