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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1562162.015 - U.S. Borax Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
U.S. Borax Inc.
14486 Borax Rd.
Boron, CA 93516
Mailing Address:
14486 Borax Rd., Boron, CA 93516
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 212391/ Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/06/2022
Emphasis: S:Mining
Case Closed: 04/06/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1830738 |
Investigation Summary
An employee was working as a heavy mobile equipment mechanic whose job was to perform maintenance on heavy mobile equipment that was used in the mine. The employee's last day on site was September 22, 2021, and COVID-19 symptoms commenced on September 25, 2021. The employee tested positive for COVID-19 at a drive-through test on site on September 28, 2021, and was instructed to self-quarantine. The employee's symptoms worsened and he was admitted to the hospital on October 4, 2021, and was discharged on October 10, 2021.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1562162.015 | 64 | M | Hospitalized injury | Heavy equipment mechanics |