Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115132318 - Weaver General Construction
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Weaver General Construction
Santa Fe Wastewater Treatment Plant
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Mailing Address:
3679 South Huron, Suite 404, Englewood, CO 80110
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/08/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/17/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360249957 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was standing in the bed of a 1979 3/4 ton Ford F-250 Ranger pickup, unloading equipment. The bed of the truck was wet and Employee #1 was wearing rubber boots. He slipped and struck his right foot on the 5th wheel ball mounted in the pickup bed, severely bruising his instep. The following week, Employee #1 was admitted to a hospital in the Denver area and diagnosed with gangrene. His leg was amputated above the knee. Several hours after that operation he died.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, SLIP, CONSTRUCTION, OFF LOADING, SLIPPERY SURFACE, PICKUP TRUCK, CONTUSION, FOOT, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115132318 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction trades, n.e.c. |
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