Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170622161 - Cameraman fractures leg in fall while leaving story site
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119769099 | 05/26/1994 | 4833 | 0 | Kelly Broadcasting Co.- Kcra |
Abstract: Employee #1, a TV cameraman, and a reporter had just finished filming a story on a Department of Forestry prison crew that was clearing brush before the upcoming fire season. Employee #1 was carrying the TV camera on his shoulder, which elevated his center of gravity. As they were walking down a slope to return to their truck, Employee #1 slipped, caught his right foot, felt his leg break, and fell on his right buttock. He broke both bones of his lower right leg, which required extensive surgery. Earlier, a path had been cleared by the prison crew, which had cut down weeds with weed-eaters. Employee #1 was wearing rubber-soled tennis shoes, which were standard for his job.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119769099 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Broadcast equipment operators |
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