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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125685156 - Sierra Pacific Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Sierra Pacific Industries
1538 Lee Rd
Quincy, CA 95971
Mailing Address:
Po Box 750, Quincy, CA 95971
Union Status: Union
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/22/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361678535 |
Investigation Summary
On April 22, 1998, Employee #1 was using a CAT 980C log loader to break up a concrete building foundation. As he pried and broke up the concrete, the cab of the loader jerked and rocked back and forth. Employee #1 began experiencing numbness in his legs. He reported this, but did not seek medical attention until one or two months later, when he had to undergo back surgery to remove calcium deposits from his lumbar spine. Apparently, his spinal cord was being pinched between the L3 and L5 vertebrae.
Keywords: LOG LOADER, DEMOLITION, SPINE, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, VIBRATIONS, BACK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125685156 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Excavating and loading machine operators |