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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312434749 - Goldenwood Floors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Goldenwood Floors, Inc.
12917 Valleyheart Dr.
Studio City, CA 91604
Mailing Address:
20427 Tiara St., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1752
NAICS: 238330/Flooring Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/16/2009
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 09/10/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102630159 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,390 | $0 | $5,390 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,670 | $0 | $2,670 |
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 12/16/2009 | 01/12/2010 | $2,585 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/07/2010 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 12/16/2009 | 01/12/2010 | $0 | $130 | $0 | 01/07/2010 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1509 B | 12/16/2009 | 01/12/2010 | $0 | $130 | $0 | 01/07/2010 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 1512 B | 12/16/2009 | 01/12/2010 | $85 | $130 | $0 | 01/07/2010 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on September 24, 2009, Employee #1 was installing a wood floor. Employee #1 was assigned to glue the wood floor pieces down and occasionally cut the pieces with the miter saw to fit at the walls. At the time of the accident, he was performing a straight cut and taking two inches off a 12 inch long piece of wood. The wood was about 1 inch thick and 3 inches wide. He had his right hand on the carriage handle and his left hand on the wood piece under the carriage. He slipped and his right hand pulled the carriage down while his left hand was still under the blade. Employee # 1 sustained injuries while using a 12 inch Sliding Compound Miter saw (Serial Number: 166105, Model Number: DW708). Employee #1 was transported for treatment to Cedars Sainai Medical Center. The company was primarily engaged in the installation of wood floors in residential sites. The accident occurred at a condominium complex on the balcony of one of the condominiums. Inspection of the miter saw involved in the accident found that it was in good mechanical shape with a properly functioning guard. There was no accident related violations found. Employee #1 suffered a lacerations to his long and ring finger and amputation of his small finger on his left hand. The Division was notified of the accident on September 24, 2009 at 8:46 pm, by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and initiated an inspection on October 30, 2009.
Keywords: BOARD, AMPUTATED, FINGER, SAW, LACERATION, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312434749 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Carpenters |