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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313170110 - R M S General Engineering Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
R M S General Engineering Inc
20 City Blvd West
Orange, CA 92868
Mailing Address:
531 Magnolia Ave, Corona, CA 92879
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/27/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/28/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102618444 |
Investigation Summary
On April 22, 2011, Employee #1 was working with a construction company engaged in the installation of underground utilities. Employee #1 was cutting an existing 10-inch clay sewer pipe inside a trench. This pipe was approximately at knee level. Employee #1 was using a Husqvarna gasoline powered concrete saw with a 14-inch circular blade. As Employee #1 was operating the circular saw, the saw jumped in his hands and hit Employee #1 in the neck. Employee #1 suffered a deep cut to the neck. He was transported to a nearby hospital, and surgery was performed. Employee #1 was hospitalized for two days.
Keywords: TRENCH, CIRCULAR SAW, LACERATION, NECK, PIPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313170110 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |