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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314534355 - Placer County Water Agency
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Placer County Water Agency
Clark Tunnel Rd & Allen Ln
Newcastle, CA 95658
Mailing Address:
144 Ferguson Rd, Auburn, CA 95604
Union Status: Union
SIC:4941
NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/07/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/09/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361650427 |
Investigation Summary
On the morning of October 25, 2010, Employee #1 a 57-yr-old utility worker was driving the company truck during a heavy storm in a remote area. With the roadway thoroughly soaked, the vehicle slid several yards down an embankment. After assessing the situation, the driver decided to winch the vehicle back up the roadway. However, as he reentered the truck, the employee accidently disengaged the emergency brake causing the vehicle to jolt back even further down the slope. As a result, Employee #1, ended up being pinned against the door of the truck and a tree. The impact caused a fractured jaw and hearing loss; he was hospitalized to treat the injuries.
Keywords: EMBANKMENT, FRACTURE, BRAKE, PINNED, TRUCK, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314534355 | Hospitalized injury | Hearing Loss | Management related occupations, n.e.c. |