Inspection Detail

Inspection: 111747200 - Walnut Creek Roofing

Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office

Investigation Summary

At approximately 2:15 p.m. on December 6, 1991, Employee #1, of Walnut Creek Roofing, was working at a roofing job in Walnut Creek, CA. While walking across the roof with a bucket of hot tar, Employee #1 stepped on a roll of material and spilled hot tar on his left arm and hand. He was given first aid by a coworker using a burn kit. For some reason, according to coworkers, Employee #1 refused to be taken to nearby John Muir Hospital. Later, Employee #1 was admitted to Kaiser Hospital in Martinez, where he was treated for third-degree burns on the left hand.

Keywords: BURN, ROOF, CONSTRUCTION, SPILL, ARM, HOT TAR, HAND, INATTENTION