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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316725563 - C. Russell Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
C. Russell Construction
8150 Ave 360
Visalia, CA 93292
Mailing Address:
18700 Ave 212, Lindsay, CA 93246
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 236210/Industrial Building Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Process Inactive
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/11/2013
Emphasis: L:Fieldsan, S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 10/17/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101089563 |
Investigation Summary
On May 13, 2013, a laborer, employed by a construction company, was performing his regular duties, which on this day involved constructing a barn for commercial agricultural purposes. The worker was on the barn's roof, approximately 16 feet above the ground, and was placing top caps along the structure's ridgeline. He stepped through a skylight and fell to the ground. Emergency services were called, and the Tulare County Sheriff's Department responded at the site. The worker was transported to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, CA, where he was hospitalized and treated for a fractured neck. The employer reported to Cal/OSHA's Fresno District Office on May 13, 2013. Cal/OSHA investigated. Its report included reference to insufficient/lack of engineering controls.
Keywords: SKYLIGHT, FRACTURE, INSTALLING, AGRICULTURE, CONSTRUCTION, ROOFER, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, NECK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316725563 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Roofers |