Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1678710.015 - Menifee Union School District

Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office

Investigation Summary

On June 14, 2023, an employee was working as a custodian for a public school district. The employee was using a Pacesetter 20HD multi-purpose floor machine cleaning carpets in an elementary school. The employee slipped and fell to the ground landing on her left hand. As she fell, the machine landed on her hand. The employee was treated and released at an urgent care center for a left wrist fracture. The employee was referred to a local emergency room for pain management. The employee was evaluated, treated, and released the same day. The employee returned to work the following day to request assistance in expediting surgery for the injury. At approximately 8:40 a.m. on June 16, 2023, the employee was transported to the hospital for a medical emergency. At approximately 9:10 a.m., she was admitted for cardiac arrest. At 3:43 p.m. on June 18, 2023, the employee died due to cardiac arrest.

Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Cleaning, Fall, Fall On Same Level, Falling Object, Fracture, Heart, Heart Attack, Janitor, Machine operator, Respiratory Tract, Slip, Slippery Surface, Wrist