Inspection Detail

Inspection: 310197173 - Buena Vista Water Storage District

Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office

Inspection Nr: 310197173

Report ID: 0950643

Date Opened: 05/16/2007

Site Address:
Buena Vista Water Storage District
Seventh Standard Rd. & E Side Canal 1/4 M S C Bank
Buttonwillow, CA 93206

Mailing Address:
525 North Main St., Buttonwillow, CA 93206

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:4941

NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/04/2007

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/13/2007

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101118982

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202464566

Event: 05/15/2007

Employee Dies When He Falls Off Elevated Platform

On May 15, 2007, Employee #1 was connecting a sling to a crane hook that was mounted on the bed of a truck. After connecting the crane hook, he took two or three steps back, and fell 56.5 inches to the ground. Employee #1 was treated on site and then transported to a nearby hospital. While in route to the hospital, he lost consciousness and was taken directly to surgery upon arrival. Employee #1 died at the end of the surgery.

Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, ABDOMEN, CRANE HOOK, TRUCK CRANE, TORSO, FALL, LOST BALANCE, PUNCTURE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310197173			Fatality	Puncture	Occupation not reported

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