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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120145693 - Heppner Iron & Metal Co
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Heppner Iron & Metal Co
3489 S Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93725
Mailing Address:
P O Box 11397, Fresno, CA 93773
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/30/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/30/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362056269 |
Investigation Summary
On January 30, 2008, Employee #1 was returning from picking up a full bin of scrap metal from a customer and was unloading his truck. Employee #1 inspected the bin for safe transport to the employer's yard. Employee #1 arrived at the yard and was preparing to dump the load from the truck into a pile for further processing. When Employee #1 opened the first door, a piece of metal shifted and slid out, hitting him and bruising his left thigh. Employee #1 was taken to the company doctor and was evaluated and released. He later suffered complications, and was taken to Fresno Community Hospital located in Fresno, CA for treatment and hospitalization. Employee #1 was working in a scrap metal yard.
Keywords: SCRAP YARD, THIGH, SCRAP METAL, TRUCK, DUMP TRUCK, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120145693 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Truck drivers, heavy |