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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125673558 - Sierra Pacific Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Sierra Pacific Industries
Samoa Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1189, Arcata, CA 95518
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/07/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361677503 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, an experienced millwright at a sawmill, and a coworker were repairing a tail spool. They were carrying the 100 to 120 lb tail spool from the press to the welding bench in the shop. Employee #1 was walking backward and holding one end of the spool when he slipped and the spool fell on his lower right leg. He suffered a compound fracture, for which he was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, SLIP, MILLWRIGHT, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, FALL, SAWMILL, STRUCK BY, WALKING BACKWARD, FALLING OBJECT, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125673558 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Not specified mechanics and repairers |