Inspection Detail

Inspection: 112170048 - Helix Electric Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office

Investigation Summary

EMPLOYEE #1, WHO WORKED FOR HELIX ELECTRIC, INC., IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, WAS WALKING CLOSE BY THE LEFT SIDE OF A TRUCK THAT HAD RECENTLY UNLOADED BUILDING MATERIALS IN THE BASEMENT OF AN APARTMENT BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION. THE TRUCK DRIVER SUDDENLY STARTED TURNING TO THE RIGHT TO EXIT THE FACILITY. THE BACK OF THE TRUCK SWUNG TO THE LEFT AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE #1, KNOCKING HIM DOWN. EMPLOYEE #1 RECEIVED TORN LIGAMENTS IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. HE WAS TREATED AT A HOSPITAL AND RELEASED THE SAME DAY. THE ACCIDENT DID NOT RESULT IN A SERIOUS INJURY; THEREFORE, NO ACCIDENT RELATED CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Keywords: SHOULDER, CONSTRUCTION, TRUCK, SHARP TURN, STRUCK BY, INATTENTION