Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125652792 - High Sierra Plastics
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
High Sierra Plastics
375 Joe Smith Rd
Bishop, CA 93514
Mailing Address:
Rt 4 Box L-15, Bishop, CA 93514
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/30/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/29/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362285256 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was changing the recycled plastic collection container that was part of a plastic shredding machine. The hopper has a 4 in. wide PVC pipe that transports the shredded materials to the container. Employee #1 was pushing and pulling on the container to loosen it from the hopper when the pressure against the PVC pipe caused the pipe clamp to fail. The pipe fell approximately 8 ft, striking Employee #1 on the forehead. She was transported to the hospital, where her laceration was sutured and she was placed under observation.
Keywords: HEAD, FOREHEAD, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LACERATION, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, PIPE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125652792 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Extruding and forming machine operators |
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