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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125581272 - Conco Cement Company
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Conco Cement Company
5151 Port Chicago Highway
Concord, CA 94520
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:1771
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/21/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/19/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362206922 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working behind a trencher, using a shovel to remove dirt. The shovel struck the chain drive and the handle kicked back, striking him on the left side of the neck. Employee #1 was knocked to the ground but he continued working and did not seek medical attention. At the end of the day, he went home and fell asleep. As Employee #1 was preparing for work the next morning, he became disoriented, had trouble walking, and could not speak. Medical services was called and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He had suffered a severed blow to an artery that resulted in a blood clot. Employee #1 died on August 17, 1997.
Keywords: KICK BACK, BLOOD CLOT, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, NECK, STRUCK BY, ARTERY, HAND TOOL, SHOVEL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125581272 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction laborers |