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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1360887.015 - Humboldt County
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Humboldt County
3130 Jabobs Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
Mailing Address:
825 5th Street, Room 131, Eureka, CA 95501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 925120/Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/27/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/27/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1391152 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:35 a.m on October 10, 2019, an employee had his hand on a John Deere Grease Joint Cleaner which allows a clogged grease fitting to take on grease by injecting light viscosity oil into the grease joint via the grease fitting. The employee had his hand on the coupler, and hit the piston head with the hammer and the coupler blew up. The employee suffered a pinpoint puncture wound to his fourth finger. The employee was, then, transported to the hospital. The doctor was concerned that he had injected hydraulic fluid into his bloodstream via the puncture wound of his finger. The doctor performed surgery to ensure the fluid did not enter the employee's bloodstream. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Finger, Hydraulic Cylinder, Piston, Puncture
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1360887.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury | Heavy equipment mechanics |