Inspection Detail

Inspection: 314324740 - City Of Vallejo

Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office

Investigation Summary

At approximately 2:30 p.m. on August 24, 2010, Employee #1 was working at the City of Vallejo Public Works Department/Vallejo Municipal Marina, during extreme heat. The temperature was recorded at over 109 degrees F in Vallejo, CA. Employee #1 was conducting demolition work with a coworker, at the end of C Dock. Employee #1 was observed to be suffering from symptoms of heat illness, and a coworker instructed Employee #1 to take a rest brake and drink water. However, the Marina Office soon instructed Employee #1 to work on a broken water line at K Dock for the remainder of the afternoon. Employee #1 and a coworker then performed an end of the day clean-up around the marina and closed up the marina common areas and maintenance shop. Employee #1 then proceeded home on a motorcycle, from Vallejo to Loomis (approximately 86 miles), and took a shower at home. Employee #1 was in the bathroom and sitting on the toilet, when he momentarily lost consciousness and collapsed. Employee #1 then informed his spouse about his condition, and his spouse apparently contacted a physician. The physician gave instructions for Employee #1 to be taken to the hospital immediately. Employee #1 was then transported to the Mercy San Juan Medical Center Emergency Department. He was hospitalized for three days for treatment of severe heat illness. At the time this report was written, Employee #1 was receiving medications and was expected to be released for modified duty after September 27, 2010. On September 13, 2010, the employer reported to the local Department of Safety & Health Office that Employee #1 may have suffered a serious heat-related illness.

Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, REPAIR, DEMOLITION, HEAT STROKE, HIGH TEMPERATURE