Inspection Detail

Inspection: 300879434 - I M Construction

Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office

Inspection Nr: 300879434

Report ID: 0950621

Date Opened: 01/12/2005

Site Address:
I M Construction
2555 Wildginger, Lot #15
West Sacramento, CA 95691

Mailing Address:
1495 Nichols Drive, Rocklin, CA 95765

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1521

NAICS: 236115/New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 03/21/2005

Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)

Case Closed: 05/12/2005

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101171585

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201176799

Event: 01/06/2005

Employee Is Injured When His Thumb Is Partially Amputated

On January 6, 2005, Employee #1 was operating a hand held circular saw to cut a 2-in. by 4-in. slab of wood. The saw kicked back, amputating his left thumb below the nail. Employee #1 was taken to the UC Davis Medical Center, where he remained hospitalized for two days. The saw was properly guarded and was working suitably.

Keywords: KICK BACK, PORTABLE POWER TOOL, AMPUTATED, INSTALLING, CARPENTER, GUARD, CONSTRUCTION, THUMB, CIRCULAR SAW

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300879434			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Carpenters

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