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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312354863 - Fluoresco Lighting & Signs
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Fluoresco Lighting & Signs
951 Turner Ct
Hayward, CA 94545
Mailing Address:
1041 Triangle Court, West Sacramento, CA 95605
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3646
NAICS: 335122/ Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/19/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/23/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361616063 |
Investigation Summary
On December 18, 2008, Employee #1 suffered a compression fracture of the L2 vertebrae, meniscal tears in both knees, and anterior cruciate ligament tear in the left knee in a fall from a step ladder. Employee #1 was installing or retrofitting lighting in a hallway. Employee #1 was on the third-step of a six-foot step ladder, he was using both hands to try to loosen bolts when he lost balance and fell to the floor. The first parts of Employee #1's body to hit the floor were the back and elbow. Employee #1's legs and feet landed on the ladder. Employee #1 was admitted to St. Rose Hospital on December 18, 2008. Employee #1 suffered a compression fracture of the L2 vertebrae, meniscal tears in both knees, and anterior cruciate ligament tear in the left knee. Employee #1 received surgery in the hospital and was prescribed pain medication. Employee #1 was released from the hospital on December 23, 2008, and part of Employee #1's treatment included wearing a back brace. The Employer believes that Employee #1 was leaning too far over on one side of the step ladder which caused the employee to fall.
Keywords: KNEE, FRACTURE, SPINE, STEPLADDER, BACK, FALL, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312354863 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |