Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202658076 - Employee Has Foot Fractured by a Granite Slab
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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316670769 | 08/08/2013 | 1411 | 212311 | Arriaga Usa Inc Dba Stoneland |
Abstract: At approximately 3:15 p.m., on June 5, 2013, Employee #1 of Arriaga USA Inc DBA Stoneland suffered fractures to his left foot when a granite slab broke in half and fell on his foot. Employee #1, was performing the duties of a helper, including assisting in moving slabs from one location to another inside of the shop. Employee #1 was restraining a granite slab with his hand at arm's length in order to prevent the slab from swinging as it was being held by a slab clamp attached to a forklift boom extension. Employee #2 was operating the forklift that was used to lift and transport the granite slab from a table to a rack in the shop. As the slab was about to be positioned on the rack, the slab broke in half and crushed Employee #1's left foot. Employee #1 was transported to Valley Presbyterian Hospital for treatment.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 316670769 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Production helpers |