Inspection Detail

Inspection: 119863405 - Rescue Rooter

Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office

Inspection Nr: 119863405

Report ID: 0950642

Date Opened: 02/25/1994

Site Address:
Rescue Rooter
11751 Keith Dr
Whittier, CA 90601

Mailing Address:
4850 Pacific Hwy Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92110

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:7699

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: No Insp/Other

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/05/1994

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 08/05/1994

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362163974

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170631428

Event: 05/02/1994

EMPLOYEE HAS AN INFECTION ON ELBOW

Employee #1 was attempting to install a "clean-out" in a sewer line. After breaking the pipe, he was contaminated with a small amount of raw sewage. The wet contamination was noticeable on the sleeve of his left arm. To his surprise, he also noticed a two-inch scratch on his elbow, which became infected. He was treated at a local hospital.

Keywords: LACERATION, INFECTION, ELBOW

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119863405			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters

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