Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202544847 - Worker's Thumb Is Amputated as He Operates Saw
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126112812 | 11/15/2012 | 1541 | 236220 | Matlock Associates Inc |
Abstract: At approximately 6:00 a.m. on October 26, 2012, Employee #1, of Matlock Associates, Inc., was working in the meat preparation room at Gelson's Supermarket, Pacific Palisades, CA. His company, engaged in industrial and commercial building improvement, had been contracted to install floor tiles throughout the supermarket. Employee #1 was using a Skilsaw to cut a piece of 2-inch by 4-inch lumber. The Skilsaw apparently kicked back, and the saw amputated his left thumb. Employee #1 was hospitalized for five days.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | Alteration or rehabilitation | $250,000 to $500,000 | 1 | 20 | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126112812 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Temporary work (buildings, facilities) Fatality Cause: Other |
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