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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125669838 - Sierra Pacific Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Sierra Pacific Industries
North Alameda Road
Richfield, CA 96021
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 8460, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2431
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/25/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/22/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361693401 |
Investigation Summary
On June 16, 1999, Employee #1, part of a fingerjoint crew at a medium-sized molding mill, was filling a 5 gal bucket with glue. When the bucket was filled to the proper level, Employee #1 shut off the glue supply tank valve and bent over to pick it up. As he did so, he felt a painful pop in his back and a burning sensation down his right leg. After a period of recuperation, Employee #1 returned to modified work duty that allowed him to avoid lifting. He underwent back surgery on August 13, 1999. The action that resulted in the injury was part of Employee #1's normal duties, which included mixing wood glue with catalyst, carrying it to the gluing machine hopper, and dumping it into the hopper.
Keywords: BACK, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, MILL--PLANT, SPRAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125669838 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |