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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120145479 - Garcia Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Garcia Construction
Mt View & Towerline Rd
Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address:
636 Monroe Street, Arvin, CA 93203
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1521
NAICS: 236115/New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/2007
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 12/04/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362055097 |
Investigation Summary
On December 3, 2007, Employees #1 and #2, both unlicensed contractor workers, were engaged in the unauthorized removal of sand from a farm in Arvin, CA. They were at the side of a 50 ft tall sand hill, attempting to load their trailer, when they disturbed the unstable pile. Sand avalanched down, burying both workers. Employees #1 and #2 died of asphyxia.
Keywords: LOADING, ASPHYXIATED, SUFFOCATED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FLOWING MATERIAL, UNSTABLE SURFACE, UNSTABLE SOIL, BURIED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120145479 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Carpenters | ||
| 2 | 120145479 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Carpenters |