Inspection Detail

Inspection: 125708149 - Humboldt Co - Sheriff'S Dept

Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office

Inspection Nr: 125708149

Report ID: 0950621

Date Opened: 07/22/2009

Site Address:
Humboldt Co - Sheriff'S Dept
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd
Eureka, CA 95501

Mailing Address:
825 5th St, Eureka, CA 95501

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:9221

NAICS: 922120/Police Protection

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 12/18/2009

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 12/23/2009

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102514692

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202488953

Event: 07/09/2009

Employee's Finger Is Injured When Gun Discharges

On July 9, 2009, Employee #1, a Deputy for the county Sheriff's Department, was moving from the firing range to the gun cleaning area. As he prepared to clear his Glock pistol for cleaning, it fired. His left little finger was struck by the bullet, and he hospitalized for his injury.

Keywords: GUNSHOT, FINGER, WORK RULES, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125708149			Hospitalized injury	Other	Sheriffs, bailiffs, other law enforcement officers

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