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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310193479 - Dynamic Plumbing
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Dynamic Plumbing
6130 Avenue K-2
Lancaster, CA 93536
Mailing Address:
1055 West Ave. L-12, Lancaster, CA 93534
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/10/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 01/11/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101114890 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:25 a.m. on July 17, 2006, Employee #1 was assigned to install six water lines inside a new residential home under construction. Employee #1 began to cut a 2-in. by 4-in. block of wood with his circular saw (Milwaukee 18-V, Serial Number 057A505202168). The guard was in use and in place while Employee #1 was cutting the wood. The blade hit a knot on the wood and kick back amputating Employee #1's left index finger to the first knuckle. Employee #1 was hospitalized for two days.
Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, CONSTRUCTION, CIRCULAR SAW, PLUMBING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310193479 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |