Inspection Detail

Inspection: 316519529 - Jaswant S. Bains

Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office

Investigation Summary

On October 20, 2012, Employee #1 was working as a mechanic for a large grower of walnuts and prunes. He was reaching into a metal box, looking for parts to repair a piece of agriculture equipment, when he received a cut on the middle finger of his left hand. On October 24, 2012, Employee #1 was taken to the doctor and admitted to Rideout Memorial Hospital with a staph infection. He was hospitalized for three days. His employer reported the accident on October 25, 2012, after being told that Employee #1 would have to spend several days in the hospital and require an intravenous drip with antibiotics for the infection. The cut was described by the employer and Employee #1 as a minor cut that did not require stitches. It is unknown why Employee #1 contracted an infection, as he had access to water and first aid.

Keywords: AGRICULTURE, FINGER, LACERATION, INFECTION