Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170628739 - Employee's face injured when struck by valve cover
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125653816 | 12/23/1997 | 2032 | 0 | Tri-Valley Growers |
Abstract: Employee #1 had been assigned to clear debris from the water filter valve at a new water treatment plant. Every time the small filter became clogged, she was to shut off the valve, unscrew its cover, clear out the debris, reinstall the lid, and re-open the valve. The valve was becoming clogged every 15 to 20 minutes and she performed the entire cleaning routine several times under the guidance of the first-shift worker. When the filter next needed cleaning, Employee #1 took off the cover before the pressure was fully released. The cover broke loose and struck Employee #1 in the face. She suffered a fractured jaw, facial laceration, and the loss of two or three teeth.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125653816 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Laborers, except construction |
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