Inspection Detail

Inspection: 316704378 - Dave Uecker Construction Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office

Inspection Nr: 316704378

Report ID: 0950624

Date Opened: 04/29/2014

Site Address:
Dave Uecker Construction Inc.
1062 Eastburg Ct
Ripon, CA 95366

Mailing Address:
Po Box 696, Ripon, CA 95366

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: 05/27/2014

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/23/2014

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102881091

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202692851

Event: 04/02/2014

Worker's Thumb Is Amputated by Power Saw

On April 2, 2014, Employee #1 was working with Coworker #1, the owner of the residential construction company where Employee #1 was employed. They were engaged in interior tile work at a residence. Employee #1 was holding the edge of a sheet of .25-inch cement backer board while Coworker #1 used a Skilsaw power saw to make cuts in the board. Coworker #1 made lengthwise cuts on each side of the board and was making a 4-inch cut to complete the process of cutting the board into three pieces. As Coworker #1 made this final cut, Employee #1 held a small section of the board to prevent the board from falling, which could cause the saw to kick back or the blade to break off. Employee #1's right thumb moved on the board and into the path of the saw blade. Employee #1's right thumb came into contact with the saw blade and was amputated. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, admitted, and treated for the amputation. Employee #1 underwent surgery, during which his thumb was reattached successfully. This event was investigated by Cal/OSHA beginning April 29, 2014.

Keywords: BOARD, AMPUTATED, INSTALLING, FINGER, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, THUMB, CIRCULAR SAW, SAW, BLADE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316704378			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Construction laborers

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