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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1576156.015 - 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: Health
Close Conference: 04/27/2022
Emphasis: S:Mining
Case Closed: 04/27/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1835446 |
Investigation Summary
An employee, an instrumentational electrician, was working as an HVAC technician which included trouble-shooting and fixing HVAC systems at a borate surface mining operation. The employee's last day on site was November 4, 2021, and his COVID-19 symptoms commenced on November 5, 2021. The employee tested positive for COVID-19 on November 8, 2021. At 5:30 p.m. on November 15, 2021, the employee was admitted to the hospital due to respiratory difficulty. The employee was discharged from the hospital on November 18, 2021.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1576156.015 | 63 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |