Inspection Detail

Inspection: 310202718 - Blf Inc. Dba Larrabure Framing

Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office

Inspection Nr: 310202718

Report ID: 0950643

Date Opened: 07/16/2008

Site Address:
Blf Inc. Dba Larrabure Framing
3022 Lingard St.
Lancaster, CA 93535

Mailing Address:
9554 Vassar Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311

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: 11/13/2008

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/13/2008

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102541273

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202466827

Event: 07/08/2008

Employee Amputates Finger While Using Circular Saw

At approximately 1:15 p.m. on July 8, 2008, Employee #1, a framer, was crosscutting a 2-in. by 4-in. board into 5-ft lengths to further cut down the board into smaller blocks. Employee #1 was using a handheld portable circular saw (Skil Saw, Model Number F012HM 7702, Serial Number HG-309857). Employee #1 hand-held the lumber at an angle with the bottom edge resting against the ground. The lumber was supported by a stack of drywall sheets. Employee #1 stated that he contacted the blade of the saw before the guard closed on the saw. An examination of the saw revealed no defects in performance. The saw was owned by the employer who stated that the employer inspected the saw before putting the saw in to service. Employee #1 was working alone. Employee #1 amputated his finger and was hospitalized.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, CARPENTER, FINGER, CONSTRUCTION, CIRCULAR SAW, BLADE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310202718			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Carpenters

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