Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1706369.015 - Sierra Pacific Industries

Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office

Inspection Nr: 1706369.015

Report ID: 0950621

Date Opened: 10/25/2023

Site Address:
Sierra Pacific Industries
1440 Lincoln Blvd
Lincoln, CA 95648

Mailing Address:
1440 Lincoln Blvd, Lincoln, CA 95648

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:

NAICS: 321114/Wood Preservation

Inspection Type: Fat/Cat

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 04/03/2024

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/05/2024

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	2095871

Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 161117.015

Event: 05/25/2022

Employee develops infection after insect bite, later dies

An employee working as a mill operator at a wood preservation facility reported being bitten by either a spider or a fire ant. The employee subsequently developed a fever of 105 degrees Fahrenheit and went to the hospital where he was admitted for two weeks. During that time, the employee received intravenous antibiotics. After two weeks, he was released to the care of his spouse, who is a registered nurse. The employee received an additional eight weeks of intravenous antibiotics following discharge. At 2:00 p.m. on May 25, 2022, the employee died from heart failure, possibly brought on by the infection from the insect bite.

Keywords: Animal Bite, Cardiovasc System, Heart, Infection, Machine operator, Mill--Plant, Planing, Planing Machine, Wood

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1706369.015	58	M	Fatality		Milling and planing machine operators

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