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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311366728 - O'Dell Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bridgeport Area Office
Site Address:
O'Dell Construction, Inc.
35 Binney Ln
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
Mailing Address:
Po Box 412, Cos Cob, CT 06807
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238350/Finish Carpentry Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/17/2007
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputations
Case Closed: 02/06/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202627386 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,850 |
| Current Penalty | $1,810 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,810 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260304 I01 | 01/29/2008 | 02/06/2008 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260403 B02 | 01/29/2008 | 02/06/2008 | $360 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260403 I02 I | 01/29/2008 | 02/06/2008 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260405 B02 | 01/29/2008 | 02/06/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 17, 2007, Employee #1 was ripping molding for a mantle in the family room because the existing mantle and molding were not to the owner's liking. He needed to rip the molding in half, which required that he stand up the crown molding and raise the blade very high. The approximately 5 ft long molding was difficult to cut. He was feeding the piece and the cut sections were getting longer and started to vibrate. To stop the wood from shaking, he passed his left hand over the blade to support the piece after the blade had gone through it. The wood unexpectantly kicked back and the saw amputated his fourth finger and the tip of another finger. There was no guard on the saw. Employee #1 later stated that it was common practice in the trade not to use the guard. The saw had been used by coworkers at the site that day.
Keywords: KICK BACK, PORTABLE POWER TOOL, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, SAW, VIBRATIONS, STRUCK BY, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311366728 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Carpenters |