Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1489285.015 - Ca Transportation

Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office

Inspection Nr: 1489285.015

Report ID: 0950625

Date Opened: 08/21/2020

Site Address:
Ca Transportation
Bridges In Fresno Area
Fresno, CA 93728

Mailing Address:
1352 W. Olive, Fresno, CA 93728

Union Status: Union

SIC:

NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: StateGovt

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 01/19/2021

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/19/2021

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	1636810

Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 131001.015

Event: 07/19/2020

Employee experiences Valley Fever infection

At 8:00 a.m. on July 19, 2020, Employee #1, part of a crew working near Goose Lake Canal in Bakersfield, California, experienced symptoms associated with valley fever. Employee #1 had been engaged in various tasks, including bridge guardrail repairs and concrete work. On June 23, 2020, the crew dug two small holes using shovels, while water was applied for dust suppression, and all workers wore KN95 masks. Employee #1 reported chest pains and low blood count beginning on July 9, prompting several doctor visits and culminating in hospitalization on July 16 at Clovis Community Hospital, where he remained until July 27. The condition was confirmed as work-related valley fever.

Keywords: Blood, Chest pain, Dust, Infection, Shovel

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1489285.015	61	M	Hospitalized injury		Equipment Operator: Skidsteer/Bobcat

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