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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125718148 - Shasta County Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Shasta County Public Works
Clear Creek Rd W Saeltzer Dam
Redding, CA 96001
Mailing Address:
1600 Court St., Redding, CA 96001
Union Status: Union
SIC:9631
NAICS: 926130/ Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/15/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/15/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362343915 |
Investigation Summary
An employee was working as a Special Crew Works III for the County Public Works Department. He was working as the ground person on a tree trimming operation. The operator of an aerial device truck cut a large limb from an oak tree. There was a fork stuck in the portion of the limb, which broke when it struck the ground. A large piece of the limb flew in the direction of the employee as it broke. The employee estimated that he was approximately 60 feet from the truck. The employee tried to run away from the piece of limb, as well as jump to try to keep the limb from striking him, but he was struck in the leg. His lower leg was fractured in four places and he was hospitalized.
Keywords: TREE LIMB, TREE SECTION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, TREE TRIMMING, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125718148 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |