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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119750107 - South Tahoe Public Utility District
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Tahoe Keys Blvd. & Venice Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 19487, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
Union Status: Union
SIC:4939
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/12/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/12/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361328057 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was one of a crew of eight inspecting the condition of the concrete of a wet well. At approximately 5:00 a.m. on November 4, 1992, Employee #1 was attempting to enter the wet well when a steel access panel, 7 ft 5 in. long, 3 ft 3 in. wide, approximately 250 lb, fell onto his left wrist. A 1/2 in. polyester rope was holding the panel open at an approximately 90 degree angle, and a knot in the rope came loose. Suffering a fractured wrist, Employee #1 was transported to Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe, where he was admitted for treatment.
Keywords: STEEL PLATE, FRACTURE, PANEL, ROPE, UNSECURED, WELL, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119750107 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |