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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314535089 - Bella Vista Water District
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Bella Vista Water District
700 Canby Rd
Redding, CA 96002
Mailing Address:
11368 E Stillwater Way, Redding, CA 96003
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: 03/01/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/03/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361650153 |
Investigation Summary
On November 24, 2010, Employee #1 was trimming weeds, with a gas-powered weed eater, on the north end of "pond #2". The pond was approximately 18 inches deep within 10 feet of the bank, and the embankment rose approximately 32 inches in an 8-foot run. The sloping bank was covered with various sized cobbles, up to approximately 6 inches. Employee #1 slipped on a cobble and fell, resulting in a spiral fracture to his left fibula. No coworkers witnessed the accident. A coworker took Employee #1 to the company's designated occupational medical clinic, where he was fitted with a walking boot. Employee #1 was referred to an orthopedic surgeon. He underwent surgery on November 29, 2010 and was hospitalized. At the time this report was written, Employee #1 was undergoing physical therapy and had not yet returned to work.
Keywords: EMBANKMENT, FRACTURE, ROCK, SLIP, FALL, SLOPE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314535089 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Water and sewage treatment plant operators |