Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111984621 - Lucas & Mercier Companys
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Lucas & Mercier Companys
33 White Sail
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Mailing Address:
29712 Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Marguerita, CA 92688
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/31/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361326093 | ||
| Accident | 361382088 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $375 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $375 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 342 A | 07/10/1992 | 07/10/1992 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 09/08/1992 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on July 7, 1992, Employee #1 was attempting to notch a 2 in. by 4 in. piece of lumber with a portable power driver circular saw. The piece of lumber was approximately 14 1/2 in. long and Employee #1 was holding it with his left hand. He attempted to make the cut by extending the piece of lumber away from his body, but failed to rest or secure the piece of lumber. The saw kicked back and completely severed the thumb from the employee's left hand. The employee and the severed thumb were transported to UCI Medical Center by the Orange County Fire Department. He was admitted for extensive surgery to reattach the severed thumb and will remain as an inpatient until the thumb maintains circulation. The saw was equipped with a functioning guard that was not locked in the up position.
Keywords: KICK BACK, SEVERED, UNSECURED, CONSTRUCTION, THUMB, CIRCULAR SAW, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111984621 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
Translate