Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307459289 - Pelletier & Leathead General Contractor Inc

Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office

Inspection Nr: 307459289

Report ID: 0950633

Date Opened: 02/15/2006

Site Address:
Pelletier & Leathead General Contractor Inc
79132 Starlight Ln
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Mailing Address:
41589 Alligator Pond Rd, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1521

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

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/17/2006

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 07/17/2006

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102447638

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202443099

Event: 01/10/2006

Employee Amputates Thumb When Radial Saw Jumps

At approximately 1:00 p.m. on January 10, 2006, Employee #1 was working as a carpenter for Pelletier & Leathead General Contractor, Inc., in Bermuda Dunes, CA. He was a regular employee. He was cutting a piece of wood when his radial saw, such as a Skilsaw, jumped. The blade came into contact with the thumb on his left hand, amputating it. Employee #1 was hospitalized. The saw was properly guarded, and the guard was not wedged back.

Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, CARPENTER, GUARD, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, THUMB, SAW, HAND TOOL, BLADE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307459289			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Carpenters

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