Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202493367 - Employee Breaks Wrist When Surprised by Wasps

Accident Summary Nr: 202493367 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 07/12/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
316516988	08/02/2012	4911	221122	Sacramento Municipal Utility District

Abstract: At approximately 11:00 a.m. on July 12, 2012, Employee #1 was investigating a power outage at Larchmont Community Park, Sacramento. As he opened a panel to inspect a meter, 4-5 wasps swarmed out startling him and causing him to jump back. As he jumped back, he tripped on a nearby water faucet, fell, and broke his left wrist. Employee #1 was transported by his employer to Sutter General Medical Center where he was admitted for treatment and scheduled for surgery on the following day. He was released on July 15, 2012.

Keywords: BEE STING, TRIPPED, WRIST

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316516988			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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