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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111921631 - Camp Towenga
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Camp Towenga
Stanislaus National Forest
Groveland, CA 95321
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7032
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/19/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/19/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361281884 |
Investigation Summary
On August 1, 1991, Employee #1, a water safety instructor working for Camp Tawonga United Jewish Community Centers, was escorting nine campers, along with Employee #2, a coworker, and an intern. They were hiking down an access road closed to vehicular traffic. As they neared the Cascade Pools swim area, they were surprised by a sudden rock fall. Employee #1 was struck on the back of the head by a rock fragment, and was killed. Employee #2 suffered minor back abrasions. The camp management was unaware that earlier there had been a rock fall injury near this location. Employee #1 was a Dutch citizen on a J-1 exchange visa. The employer provided supervision, pocket money, food, lodging, and one-way airfare under a contract with Camp Counselors USA.
Keywords: HEAD, ROCK, BACK, ABRASION, STRUCK BY, UNSTABLE SOIL, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111921631 | Fatality | Concussion | Recreation workers | ||
| 2 | 111921631 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Recreation workers |