Inspection 342335783 OPENED MAY 18, 2017Closed
5685 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611 · New Housing For-Sale Builders · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 17, 2017: Employee's finger amputated in saw kick back
At 12:00 p.m. on May 15, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was engaged in carpentry work at the construction site for a private residence. He was working on the deck and laying out 1 foot by 6 foot planks. Recognizing that a board needed a relief notch, he pulled up the plank and prepared to place the notch using a Ridgid Circular Saw R8651. As Employee #1 released the saw trigger, the saw kicked back. It lacerated the third, fourth, and fifth fingers of his left hand. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for the amputation of his left hand ring finger and lacerations to the middle and pinky fingers. and pinky fingers.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1527(A)(1) |
Other-than-serious | $175 | $100 | Nov 13, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4307(C) |
Serious | $9,450 | $300 | Nov 13, 2017 | Final |