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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126151000 - J. A. Blash Shows, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
J. A. Blash Shows, Inc.
5048 El Carro Ln
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Mailing Address:
12501 Verdugo Pl, Chino, CA 91710
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7999
NAICS: 713990/All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/09/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101111110 |
Investigation Summary
On July 7, 2005, Employee #1 was at a field being prepared for a carnival, performing his duties as a carnival ride operator. He was preparing the Zipper ride, which is a trailer mounted ride. The employer has an injury and illness prevention program and Employee #1 had received health and safety training. Employee #1 was preparing to wash the ride with a bucket of soap and water before the ride was set up for the weekend carnival. He was climbing to a different part of the trailer and states that he missed a hand hold and lost his balance and fell to the ground below. The hand hold was missing. The area where he was standing was not wet or soapy. He fell approximately 3.5 ft, landing on his hip on a grassy portion of the ground. He was unable to move his leg and was hospitalized with a fractured hip.
Keywords: FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, SLIP, FALL, LOST BALANCE, HIP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126151000 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Artists, performers and related workers n.e.c. |