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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314823295 - Hammer & Trowel Builders, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Hammer & Trowel Builders, Inc.
6601 Langdon Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Mailing Address:
12930 Ventura Blvd. #920, Studio City, CA 91604
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: 04/08/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/22/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102635232 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,235 | $0 | $6,235 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,735 | $0 | $2,735 |
| 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 | 14300032 A02 | 04/08/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14300029 A | 04/08/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 342 A | 04/08/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $1,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/28/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 1509 A | 04/08/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $335 | $335 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3395 F01 | 04/08/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 15:15 p.m. on December 11, 2010, Employee #1 performed his daily duties of cutting pieces wood at a construction site. Employee #1 had worked for employer, a general building contractor, for approximately one year. Employee #1 worked near other employees, including his supervisor. Employee #1 used a DW708 Compound Miter saw, serial number 91518, with 4000 rpm motor to cut the wood. Employee #1 hit a knot in a wood with the saw blade. Employee #1's left hand came in contact with the ten in. moving saw blade. The moving saw blade amputated the thumb of Employee #1's left hand. Employee #1 was transported to a hospital in Sherman Oaks, CA. Employee #1 was transported to a hospital in Los Angeles, CA later that day. Surgery was performed and employee #1 was hospitalized for one day. The Division Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) was notified of the accident at 2:35 p.m. on December 17, 2010. DOSH initiated an inspection on January 7, 2011 and conducted interviews of Employee #1's supervisor, Employee #1 and other employees. The investigation found no violation of any Title 8 standard in connection with this accident. As a result, DOSH did not issue serious accident-related citation.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, CARPENTER, FINGER, ROTATING KNIFE, CONSTRUCTION, THUMB, ELECTRIC SAW, SAW, BLADE, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314823295 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Construction laborers |