Inspection Detail

Inspection: 120344122 - Precision Framing

Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office

Investigation Summary

On January 12, 2004, Employee #1, an apprentice carpenter, was trying to rip a 2-inch by 4-inch piece of stock with a hand held skill saw. As he held the saw in his right hand and the stock in his left hand he started the cut. He felt his left hand become pinched and the saw kicked back, crossing the palm of his left hand. Emergency services were called and the West Sacramento City Fire Department transported Employee #1 to the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA, where he was hospitalized. Employee #1 was treated for an amputated middle finger, at the first joint, and severe lacerations to three other fingers on his left hand, which required stitches.

Keywords: SEVERED, AMPUTATED, WOOD SLAB, FINGER, WORK STATION, SAW, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LACERATION, HAND TOOL, WORK SURFACE