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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1305024.015 - Westcor Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Westcor Construction
5260 Stephanie Street
Las Vegas, NV 89122
Mailing Address:
5260 Stephanie Street, Las Vegas, NV 89122
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238130/Framing Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/11/2018
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1314154 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100213 H01 | 05/10/2018 | 05/21/2018 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/31/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100213 H04 | 05/10/2018 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/31/2018 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on February 24, 2018, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was operating a radial arm saw at a job site. He was feeding lumber into the saw blade for cutting. A piece of lumber became stuck, and Employee #1's hand came into contact with the blade. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for lacerations to multiple fingers.
Keywords: Blade, Construction, Electric Saw, Equipment Failure, Equipment Operator, Finger, Laceration, Lumber, Material Handling, Saw
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1305024.015 | 35 | M | Hospitalized injury | Carpenters |