Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125672097 - Simpson Timber Co
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Simpson Timber Co
1165 Maple Creek Road
Korbel, CA 95550
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 177, Korbel, CA 95550
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/05/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/14/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361693237 |
Investigation Summary
This company operates a logging operation in Korbel, California. Employee #1 works for the company as a service mechanic. Employee #1 was putting diesel fuel in a bulldozer when he felt something bite him on his left leg. Employee #1 used his right foot to rub the area of the bite and continued fueling the bulldozer. This occurred on a Friday. Over the weekend, Employee #1's leg became swollen and painful. Employee #1 gave himself home treatment and went to a doctor on Monday morning. Employee #1 was hospitalized with a sever reaction to the bite and an infection, and had intravenous antibiotics administered.
Keywords: MECHANIC, INFECTION, LOGGING, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125672097 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |
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