Inspection Detail

Inspection: 120145933 - Fresno Utilities Department

Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office

Inspection Nr: 120145933

Report ID: 0950625

Date Opened: 02/09/2007

Site Address:
Fresno Utilities Department
Shaw & Fresno N/E
Fresno, CA 93703

Mailing Address:
1910 E University Ave, Fresno, CA 93703

Union Status: Union

SIC:4941

NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 02/09/2007

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 02/09/2007

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362103244

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201088606

Event: 09/29/2006

Employee Amputates Toes While Using Saw

On September 29, 2006, an employee was repairing a water leak in a 6-in. water main between a wall and a 5-ft wide tree. The ground was full of roots, making it difficult to reach the leaking pipe. The employee was using a gas-powered saw to cut away the roots. The saw hit something hard, causing the blade to kick back and cut through his left shoe. Two of the employee's left toes were amputated. The employee was hospitalized and treated for amputation.

Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, SAW, TOE, HAND TOOL, WORK SURFACE, FOOT

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120145933			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters

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