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| on august 27 2013 employees #1 and #2 of templar inc. a construction company specializing in fiber optic installation and services were working along a highway. the highway speed limit was posted at 55 miles per hour. employee #1 was marking the location of an underground line that ran below the turn lane. employee #2 was next to employee #1 and performing the duties of a flagger. a privately owned vehicle was travelling in the travel/through lane. the vehicle veered to the right entered the turn lane and struck both workers. emergency medical services were called. employee #1 was declared dead at the scene. employee #2 refused emergency medical treatment for the bruises he received when struck.,1 | |
| at approximately 6:30 a.m. on may 13 2013 employee #1 a foreman regularly employed by integrity rebar placers was operating a rough terrain forklift at a contracted job site in murrieta ca. he was using the forklift to move bundles of steel. employee #1 was positioning the forklift to pick up another load when the forklift tipped back and over. employee #1 exited the cab of the forklift as the machine tipped over. the forklift fell on top of employee #1 pinning him under the lower section of the boom and crushing his abdomen. he was killed. the employer notified cal/osha of this fatality at approximately 8:35 a.m. on may 13 2013. the subsequent investigation determined that employee #1 had been employed by the company for approximately 2.5 months.,1 | |
| on april 9 2013 employee #1 was installing vinyl sidings on a single story residence. the employee was standing an a-frame ladder that was set on a plank of a scaffold. the scaffold moved causing employee #1 to lose his balance. the employee fell from the ladder approximately 12-ft to the ground. employee #1 was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for an abdominal fracture. the employee remained hospitalized.,1 | |
| on november 27 2012 employee #1 was operating an asphalt-pulverizing machine. the employee's work clothing zipper was caught in the asphalt-pulverizing machine pulling his body into the squeeze point action of the machine. employee #1 was amputated from the abdominal point of his body. the employee was pronounced dead at the scene.,1 | |
| at approximately 11:57 a.m. on september 28 2012 employee #1 was working with a coworker. their job was to replace the felt under the concrete tile at the residential location. once the felt was replaced the employees would put the tile back into place. employee #1 removed debris from a roof and dumping leftover roof tile into a dumpster on the ground. his coworker the foreman was using a bostitch nail gun (model number f21pl serial number 12194029b) to insert nails into roofing tiles. after the felt was replaced the employees would put the tile back in place. while walking on the pitch of the roof employee #1 was carrying a load of leftover tile when he slipped and fell into his coworker. the coworker tried to catch employee #1 but the nail gun went off sending a nail into employee #1's abdomen. employee #1 was transported to a medical center where he underwent surgical procedures and was hospitalized for postoperative care.,1 | |
| on december 4 2013 employee #1 a carpenter employed by valley trinity construction co. inc. was engaged in interior carpentry work at a commercial building. he fell from a ceiling joist a fall height of approximately 6 feet. emergency services were called and employee #1 was transported to a hospital where he was admitted and treated for bruising/abrasions to his back and neck.,1 | |
| on august 22 2013 employee #1 employed by southland/tutor perini corporation was working on a pipeline project. a piece of cement grout approximately 1.5 feet by 1.5 feet by 6 feet long fell out of the tunnel face approximately 3 feet above the invert. the cement pinned employee #1's leg against a roadheader. employee #1 sustained bruising/contusions/abrasions. he did not require hospitalization. this incident was reported to cal/osha which subsequently led to an investigation.,1 | |
| on july 9 2013 employee #1 with aquatic environments inc. was performing maintenance on a backhoe-like piece of equipment (called an aquamog) used to maintain aquatic environments. employee #1's leg was trapped between a moving boom section and the swing saddle/a-frame previously installed on the aquamog vessel. employee #1 was hospitalized.,1 | |
| on june 19 2013 employee #1 employed by a construction company was doing roofing work on a new home construction. he was installing roofing felt paper. he walked backwards and fell off the roof. he landed on the ground a distance of 12 to 14 feet. emergency services were called. employee #1 was transported to the hospital where he was treated for a fracture of the left arm and a scrape to the left side of his face. he was not hospitalized.,1 | |
| on june 18 2013 an employee was working as the driver of a tractor trailer dump truck. he was delivering sand to a construction site. to reach the site where he would dump the sand he backed his rig up a previously deposited pile of dirt. the left rear wheels of the trailer were raised approximately 2 feet (0.6 meters) above the level of the rest of the ground. with the truck not level the employee then raised the trailer bed to dump the sand. the tractor and trailer overturned to the right side. the employee sustained bruises contusions and abrasions. he was transported to an emergency room provided medical treatment and released.,1 | |
| at approximately 3:45 p.m. on april 2 2013 an employee was working as a tile setter for jeffrey razook tile. the firm installed ceramic tile. the employee had been working for the company for approximately six months. at the time of the incident he was performing his daily duties. he was working within proximity of an onsite coworker. the employee and the coworker were working from 16-foot (4.9-meter) extension ladders caulking the edges of five balconies. the employee reached over to his left lost his balance and fell to the ground. he fell approximately 11 feet (3.4 meters). he sustained bruises contusions and abrasions. he was transported to cottage hospital where he was treated for three hours. the division was notified of the accident by the santa barbara ca fire department at 4:57 p.m. that same day. it initiated an inspection on april 12 2013. interviews were conducted of the employee his supervisor and the coworker.,1 | |
| at 10:30 p.m. on january 9 2013 employee #1 a crane operator employed by concrete general inc. along with coworker #1 a rigger and coworker #2 a laborer were using a mobile crane as part of a bridge repair project. the crane was a boom truck that was being operated in a closed 11-foot lane the fast lane on one of two bridges the westbound bridge. employee #1 operated the crane without the outriggers extended and with only the jacks down. this was because the single lane closure did not allow sufficient space to extend the 17-foot outriggers. the crane was being used to remove the temporary work platform located on the inside of the bridge. the needle beams were being removed from under the work platform and were being loaded onto a flatbed truck that was parked behind the crane. each beam weighed 1 796 pounds and measured 21 feet in length. employee #1 lifted four beams with the crane. he was removing the fifth beam when that beam started swinging. employee #1 lost control of the load and the crane. the crane tipped over and the boom landed on the eastbound bridge. employee #1 sustained a knee injury. he was transported to a hospital where he received treatment for a knee bruise/abrasion. he then was released. maryland osha's investigation determined that the crane collapsed between the 50-foot span of the two bridges above the creek that ran 60 feet below. at the time of the collapse the crane's hydraulic boom was extended to 58 feet and the boom angle was 65 feet. the load chart requires that the boom angle be at a maximum of 45 feet with the boom extended to 58 feet. therefore the crane was being operated outside the safe parameters required by the manufacturer's load charts. employee #1 and his two coworkers were exposed to struck-by hazards while working with the mobile crane.,1 | |
| on october 1 2009 four employees were abrasive blast cleaning the mckees rocks bridge in mckees rocks pa. they were performing the work from suspension scaffolds within containment number 17 which enclosed pier number 16. at approximately 2:00 p.m. a wire rope failed on the suspension scaffold being used to blast clean the fascia beam on the upriver side of the bridge. employee #1 who was abrasive blast cleaning in close proximity to the failed wire rope fell approximately 124 feet and was killed. as part of the investigation the wire rope was analyzed by the materials failure division at the salt lake technical center. analysis revealed extreme ablative damage to the wires at the failure site significant enough to cause the wire rope to fail.,1 | |
| on march 16 2001 employee #1 and a coworker were doing abrasive blasting from separate man lifts inside a hydro-pillar water tank. suddenly the coworker heard a sound. he yelled for employee #1 and got no response. the coworker shone his light and saw employee #1 on the floor of the tank. employee #1 fell approximately 25 ft when the weld on the anchor pad-eye that the scaffolding was connected to gave jerking the man lift. employee #1 was apparently not tied off to the safety line.,1 | |
| on may 9 2000 employee #1 was performing abrasive blasting operations on the roof of a water tower. employee #1 had not donned his fall protection equipment and was subsequently not tied off. when he got to the edge of the tower he slipped or stumbled and fell 150 ft to the ground. employee #1 was killed.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:30 a.m. on october 2 1990 employee #1 was attempting to clear an abrasive blasting machine. he first disconnected the air supply line and then took the nozzle end and the air supply line and held them together between his legs to backflush the machine. when employee #1 lost his grip the nozzle end with the pressurized abrasive lacerated his right thigh. he was hospitalized for three days for a laceration with the abrasive in it.,1 | |
| employee #1 was sandblasting inside a 1 620 cubic foot rail car compartment. an oil hose came loose on the davey air compressor s/n 35808. the employee was wearing an airline respirator with an abrasive blasting hood. the outside employee went to the railcar to check on employee #1 and found him unconscious. employee #1's lower dentures were found lodged in his throat at the hospital. he died 7 days later due to cerebral anoxia with brain death secondary to asphyxiation.,1 | |
| employees #1 and #2 were being hoisted up a 500 ft telecommunications tower to replace antenna parts damaged when the tower was struck by lightning. they were being raised by a 1/2 in. nylon rope load line using a friction winch. employee #2 was attached to the load line by a pelican clip that was attached to a seat strap d-ring by a small clevis on his tree saddle safety belt. the pelican clip had been run through a hand-tied loop in the end of the rope load line. employee #1 was attached to the same loop by the center clip of a short three-clip rope safety lanyard as were the replacement antenna parts. the remaining clips were attached to the waist d-rings on her full body harness. the rope load line had been routed up the tower through a 3 in. mckissik top block pulley that had been hand-tied to the face of the tower by two pieces of 1/2 in. climbing rope at a height of approximately 475 ft. the 1/2 in. nylon load line was then routed back down the tower and through a heel block pulley attached near the base. the free end was then wrapped around a cathead (capstan hoist) which had been bolted to the left rear wheel of a small pick-up truck with the wheel jacked up off the ground. with the pickup truck idling employee #3 manually pulled on the free end of the rope hoisting employees #1 and #2 up the tower. the two employees were at a height of approximately 385 ft when the pickup's engine apparently stalled. when a coworker tried to restart the engine friction was lost between the rope load line and the capstan hoist drum causing employees #1 and #2 to fall. they struck a guy at a height of about 210 ft and managed to ride it to the ground. employee #1 was killed. employee #2 suffered a fractured back a fractured jaw some fractured ribs and other internal injuries. employee #3 sustained severe rope burns to both hands from trying to stop the rope.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:15 a.m. on august 20 2012 employee #1 was working for wj lent contracting services a contractor for projects involving nonresidential buildings. it was demolishing a commercial retail building. employee #1 had worked for the company for approximately three weeks. at the time of the incident he was working near coworkers. one coworker was operating a lavina 30g pro machine. this was a propane-powered 30-inch (0.76-meter) machine for the planetary grinding polishing and burnishing of concrete. employee #1 was walking toward the coworker to warn him about smoke that was coming from the machine when its abrasive disk came off the machine flew out and struck employee #1. he sustained a laceration and a fracture of his left leg. employee #1 was transported to simi valley medical center where he was treated for four days. the division was notified of the accident by wj lent contracting services at 2:52 p.m. on august 23 2012. it initiated an inspection on september 11 2012. interviews were conducted of employee #1 his supervisor and other workers who had been onsite.,1 | |
| at approximately 8:30 a.m. on december 16 2011 an employee was working for c. a. rasmussen inc. rasmussen was a general engineering contractor. it constructed highways bridges and other parts of the transportation infrastructure. the injured employee had been working for company about 4 years performing the duties of a laborer. at the time of accident he was performing his daily duties. the employee was working adjacent to other employees and a supervisor was onsite. he was showing a coworker how to clean out the concrete chamfer at the bottom of a concrete wall. this job was done with a portable dewalt model number d28494 angle grinder with an 8-inch (203-millimeter) abrasive wheel. at the time of accident the angle grinder was not guarded. for some reason his right wrist was severely lacerated during this demonstration. the employee was transported to northridge hospital. he was treated for the laceration of his right wrist for two days. the division was notified of the accident at 2:15 p.m. on december 16 2011. it initiated an inspection on january 11 2012. interviews were conducted of the employee's supervisor the injured employee and injured coworkers. there was no mention on the injury line of other workers injured during this incident. the investigation found no violation of any title 8 standard in connection with this accident. as a result the division did not issue serious accident-related citation. only no-accident-related citations were issued.,1 | |
| on february 3 2011 an employee was using a stihl abrasive wheel cut off saw to cut metal tubing. while cutting the tubing the abrasive wheel broke into many pieces. some of the pieces struck the operator in the face and caused multiple serious cuts.,1 | |
| on march 8th 2010 employee #1 of lassen county road department was grinding a small metal part on a pedestal grinder. the tool rest was more than 1/8 in. from the grinding wheel. employee #1's finger was pulled into the wheel between the tool rest and abrasive wheel. employee #1 suffered a severe laceration to his left thumb.,1 | |
| at approximately 10:30 a.m. on july 29 2005 employee #1 was shaping a 0.25-in. thick steel bucket with a bosch 1347a portable right-angle grinder (serial number r1880022170). it had no safety guard and its screw-in handle was missing. after trying several new sait 22021 type-27 4.5-in. wheels that day he selected a wheel comparable to the rated rpm rate of the grinder. he first cut was an approximately 8-in length off the bucket and experienced some wheel binding and jerking problems. his supervisor then explained to him that he needed to cut off more steel on the same bucket and that he needed to cut at an angle to avoid disturbing other components of the grinder. after the supervisor left employee #1 began cutting at an approximately 45-degree angle. the wheel snagged the body of the grinder causing the abrasive wheel to break apart and dislocated from the spindle. flying debris ejected from the grinder and struck employee #1 in his face. employee #1 was not wearing a face shield but was wearing ansi labeled safety glasses. the impact of the flying debris upon his face caused two facial lacerations and a broken nose. he was transported to a medical center where he was hospitalized for surgical procedures and postoperative care and then released four days later. citations issued were a failure to use a grinder guard sound and check the rpm before the wheel was used to receive training for grinder safety and use eye and face protection.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:40 a.m. on january 21 2004 employee #1 was cutting a metal railing in the garage of a residential home under construction with a makita angle grinder model number 9524nb when the 6-inch diameter grinding disc broke. his right hand was struck by the broken disc lacerating his right wrist. he was hospitalized with his injury. further investigation revealed that the employee was not familiar with using an abrasive disc grinder as a cutting tool for metal or structural steel.,1 | |
| at approximately 11:55 a.m. on july 18 2000 employee #1 was using a handheld power grinder to cut the end off of a piece of unistrut. the grinder kicked back and the spinning abrasive wheel ran across the back of his hand severely lacerating it. employee #1's injuries required he undergo extensive surgery and treatment on his hand.,1 | |
| at approximately 7:30 a.m. on september 17 2013 employee #1 and coworker #1 employed by a plumbing contractor were working at an aerospace manufacturing plant. employee #1 a plumber's assistant was assembling a pipe section to a ball valve. he was using a pipe and bolt threading machine ridge tool company model 1822-i. this machine is operated by a foot- switch pedal. the foot-switch pedal is like the gas pedal of a car: when you step on it the machine starts rotating; when you step off it the machine stops rotating. employee #1 was using the machine to grip the pipe in a fixed position. he was using his right hand to thread the valve onto the stationary section of the pipe. employee #1 had his right hand on the pipe and under the ball valve. he unintentionally activated the machine via the foot-switch pedal. the machine started to rotate and the pipe rotated toward employee #1. his fingers were trapped between the valve handle and the valve body. employee #1 immediately either released the foot-switch pedal or kicked it away. coworker #1 who was approximately 5 feet away came and turned off the machine using the on/off-type switch on the side of the machine. however the machine had already rotated enough to break employee #1 right index finger by bending it backwards. emergency services were called and employee #1 was transported to the hospital where he underwent surgery to repair the fractured right index finger. the subsequent investigation of this event determined that the injury was caused by the machine unintentionally being activated by employee #1 via the foot pedal while his hand was on the pipe being gripped by the pipe and bolt threading machine. employee #1 was a full-time employee of the employer.,1 | |
| on november 14 2010 employee #1 a labor for california department of transportation was struck by a vehicle that entered through the traffic control cones. employee #1 was launched 51 feet and died at the scene.,1 | |
| on october 29 2001 employee #1 was preparing to remove a piece of roofing machinery from the roof of a building. he was supposed to attach the machinery to a crane but a rock apparently became stuck under the accelerator pedal and he could not stop the machine. employee #1 had no time to jump off and he was thrown 18 ft off the roof to the ground. he was transported to the hospital where at the time this report was written he was undergoing physical therapy.,1 | |
| at 8:30 a.m. on december 1 2008 employee #1 an elevator mechanic and employee #2 elevator mechanic's helper were using compressed air to pressure test a 14 in. diameter x 55 ft. pvc pipe located in a pit in the elevator shaft. the pvc liner was being tested to ensure it was water tight when it ruptured under low pressure. both employee #1 and #2 were standing outside the hoistway with the doors open when the pvc ruptured. both employees were sprayed with dust and water. on december 10 2008 employee #2 developed a rash on his chest and stomach area. employee #2 was admitted to hospital on december 14 2008 and died on december 18 2008. autopsy revealed that employee #2 died of a pulmonary embolism and that the manner of death was natural. employee #1 was not injured.,1 | |
| at 12:14 p.m. on september 16 2008 employee #1 a truck driver was standing by the side of a pump truck that was pumping concrete. wet concrete burst from a reducer elbow discharge line of the pump truck and struck employee #1 on his face blowing off his safety glasses. he sustained a chemical burn of his right eye. he was hospitalized for treatment and was discharged at 12:00 p.m. on september 19 2008.,1 | |
| on november 14 2007 employee #1 a carpenter/framer with a general building contractor was starting to nail sheeting on the roof of a residential building. he was removing an air hose from a hitachi nr 83a nailer when a nail accidentally discharged seriously injuring him. he was transported to valley presbyterian hospital where he was treated for four days. at the time of accident the hitachi nr83a nailer was being operated without the safety push lever (part #877-391z) in place which allowed the accidental discharge of the nail. at the time of the accident employee #1 was working near the company's on-site supervisor. the employer was cited for a violation general of t8ccr 3328(b).,1 | |
| on november 1 2007 employee #1 was installing insulation around pipes in the boiler room. he was standing approximately 10 ft in front of the valve cap on the hot water return when the pressure blew the cap off of the fitting. employee #1 was struck by a stream of 185 degree f water that pinned him under the boiler. he died of injuries sustained in the accident.,1 | |
| at approximately 1:00 p.m. on october 11 2007 employee #1 of r.d. winkle company a roofing contractor in thousand palms ca was sprayed with hot tar on his left forearm from a cleasby kettle. he sustained third-degree burns on his arm and was hospitalized for three days.,1 | |
| at 7:55 a.m. on september 4 2007 employee #1 an independent contractor was using a concrete cutting saw to enlarge an interior doorway opening at a work site in poway ca. he was holding the saw overhead when the gas cap or gas line failed causing gasoline to stream down over his head and chest. the gasoline ignited from sparks created by the cutting operation. employee #1 suffered second-degree burns over 60 percent of his body and was transported to the burn center at uc-san diego medical center.,1 | |
| on august 6 2002 employee #1 was performing restoration efforts on a bathroom. as he was sitting on a toilet seat cover applying sunrez resin and acetone to a surface employee #1 turned on an ultraviolet halogen light. the resin and acetone released volatile vapors ignited and employee #1 sustained burns to his forearms. employee #1 was transported to a medical facility where he was treated and released. he returned to work the following day.,1 | |
| at approximately 3:00 p.m. on may 8 2000 employee #1 a leadman for a waterproofing contractor was working at an apartment building in hollywood ca. he was using an electric chipping gun on a raised portion of the concrete floor after the walls and floor had been cleaned with acetone. a flash fire broke out and employee #1 suffered first- and second-degree burns to his face forearms and hands.,1 | |
| employee #1 was part of a two man crew working at a house removing linoleum tile. the room that crew was working in did not have heat so they brought a heater and a fan to warm up the area. they were using acetone on the tile when an explosion occurred. employee #1 suffered burns to his body and was hospitalized.,1 | |
| at about 3:00 p.m. on july 9 2013 employee #1 a foreman with razmik tarkhanian dba bridge iron was securing a 22 ft wide by 65 ft long trellis between two buildings that were under construction. employee #1 was working alone removing safety brackets with an acetylene torch (oxy-acetylene) from the column supporting the trellis. the trellis brackets were about 18 ft above the ground. employee #1 noticed that the steel tube connecting the trellis to the northwest column was not straight. employee #1 was the foreman responsible for safety and the proper installation of the trellis at the site. employee #1 decided that the welded connection at the northwest column was unacceptable and had to be repaired. employee #1 used an acetylene torch (oxy-acetylene) to cut the bottom weld on the steel tube connecting the trellis to the northwest column. when the bottom weld was cut the weight of the trellis was too great for the remaining welds to support the 15 000 pound structural steel trellis. this action allowed the northwest corner of the trellis to fall approximately two ft and trap employee #1 between the trellis and the wall. apparently the structural design of the structure was modified by an unqualified foreman when he removed structural welds. this caused the remaining welds to fail under the load and allow the structure to fall. employee #1 was transported to the hospital and he was admitted for over 24 hours for chest and facial fractures.,1 | |
| at approximately 7:30 a.m. on may 17 2013 employee #1 a supervisor and well driller with zim industries inc. dba bakersfield well & pump company began cutting a pipe with an oxygen-acetylene torch after he removed the cap from the well casing and marked the cut line. he was cutting the well casing to raise it for the pump pad. then a piece of slag fell in excess of 30 ft down into the well casing igniting an unknown substance. this caused flames to rise to the top of the well. employee #1 was leaning over the open well casing when flames hit him in the arms neck and chest area. employee #1 received flash burns to the face neck anterior torso and bilateral upper extremities. the well was not properly tested with a gas monitor prior to cutting the well casing. employee #1 was not wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (a long sleeve shirt (cotton or frc)); (leathers and welding gloves). employee #1 was hospitalized.,1 | |
| on january 3 2011 the owner of a contracting company and employee #1 were removing the roof of a building as part of a demolition project. when they removed the main support beam of the roof the northern section of roof collapsed. one truss of the southern roof portion remained attached to the main support beam and was bent approximately 6 feet of the truss down toward the ground. the owner then decided they should stop for the day and left the immediate area to park the bobcat skid loader in another portion of the building; however employee #1 continued to work while the owner was out of the area. the owner walked back to the area where the work was being conducted and he heard an oxygen acetylene torch running. he felt the building vibrate and heard a large crash. the owner arrived in the area and found employee #1 under a pile of concrete and mortar. the debris came from a portion of the wall in the work area. employee #1 was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.,1 | |
| on august 23 2007 employee #1 was using a welder's torch to repair a natural gas line connection when the gas ignited and exploded. he suffered burns for whihc he was hospitalized.,1 | |
| on august 14 2013 employee #1 was struck and killed by a falling highway board sign.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:28 a.m. on september 10 2010 employee #1 the owner of ralph surles company was erecting a steel double billboard. the two signs were on the ground in an upright position. each sign measured 13 ft tall 30 ft long and 1 ft 10 in. to 2 ft 2 in. deep. one sign had a catwalk on which employee #1 and his employee were working. the sign with the catwalk toppled onto the adjacent sign pinning both workers. a third worker who did not witness the accident summoned emergency responders to extricate both workers. employee #1 was killed. the other employee was airlifted to a hospital in fort worth for unspecified injuries. windy weather conditions and the weight of the two workers may have contributed to the incident.,1 | |
| at approximately 10:45 a.m. on september 19 2009 employee #1 was operating an eagle 44 towable boom lift (serial number 17901) at an approximate height of 32 ft to remove signs located outside of a retail store. when the lower boom's hydraulic cylinder apparently failed the boom fell to the ground. witnesses indicated that employee #1 was ejected from the basket and then restrained by his fall protection equipment. he was hospitalized at renown medical hospital for severe injuries to his face fractured ribs and a fractured vertebra.,1 | |
| on september 24 2007 employee #1 was removing road construction warning signs and barriers from a highway. he was moving a metal directional arrow sign to one side of the freeway when the pin holding the panel to the legs of the sign gave out. the sign fell to the ground crushing employee #1's right hand against the ground. the tip of his right middle finger was avulsed. he was transported to the hospital where he underwent surgery on his hand.,1 | |
| at approximately 12:30 p.m. on september 15 2006 employee #1 who worked a billboard painting company was on a catwalk situated directly above a 7 200-volt overhead power line. he was pulling on a painting spray hose so it would reach the work area when he struck the power line and was electrocuted. a coworker rushed to help him and emergency services was called. the fire department responded and transported employee #1 to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. he had been using proper fall protection equipment and had received basic safety training but nothing related to the hazards associated with overhead power lines. his employer had been in the trade for more than 10 years and should have been knowledgeable about the safety requirements for working around power lines but it had not scheduled any special provisions for this job site. the employer had apparently acknowledged the power lines once he was on the job site and positioned the truck at the opposite end but employee #1 who was in his third week with the company was directly over the line at the time of the accident.,1 | |
| on august 22 2006 employee #1 and a coworker were working from a catwalk to dismantle an aluminum tri-wave sign from a billboard. both employee #1 and his coworker were wearing personal fall protection harnesses and lanyards. there was a cable installed near the catwalk on which they were standing for their lanyards to attach. however employee #1 did not attach his lanyard to the cable. after removing a number of aluminum pieces from the sign employee #1 and his coworker bundled them together so that they could be lowered to the ground with a rope. as they lowered the bundle of aluminum to the ground employee #1 slipped and fell about 35 feet to a paved parking lot. he landed head first and was killed.,1 | |
| on november 12 2013 employee #1 with three frogs inc. was cutting down a eucalyptus tree. employee #1 was operating an aerial lift from inside the bucket and a coworker was also in the bucket of the aerial lift using a chain saw to cut branches. after initially cutting five (eight ft) sections near the top of the tree employee #1 raised the lift and attached a rope line halfway up the branch. three other coworkers were below on the ground and were holding onto the line in an effort to control the fall of the branch. employee #1 positioned the lift near the lowest crotch while the coworker using the chain saw made several cuts at the base of the approximately 30 ft branch. instead of falling away from the aerial lift bucket and toward the three employees who were pulling on the rope the branch fell towards employee #1 and the coworker who were in the aerial lift bucket. the coworker in the bucket was able to move out of the way of the falling branch which then struck employee #1 in the back of the head striking his forehead against the top rail of the aerial lift bucket. employee #1 sustained blunt force trauma head injuries. paramedics responded and declared that employee #1 was dead at the scene.,1 | |
| at approximately 11:20 a.m. on november 7 2013 employee #1 was operating an aerial lift and assisting a crew with the demolition of a 135 ft tall building. the crew consisted of a supervisor the owner of the company and two other employees that were working together to demo the building. the group had cut the top of four out of the five southwestern most main support beams earlier that day with no issues. they moved to the northwestern beams and began cutting the top of four out of five beams but could not get the i-beam piece out. after breaking a new 0.625 in. diameter choker they tried to extract the piece out but could not. it was then decided by the owner supervisor and employee #1 to cut the bottom of the beam to get the roof to collapse. employee #1 made the pre-cuts (cutting the beam but not cutting all the way through the beam) and then he went to the ground in the aerial lift to get a choker and shackles to attach the lower piece of the beam to the arm of the hi-lo machine that was located on the south end of the building. once elevated back to the beam that was pre-cut employee #1 attached the shackles and choker to the arm of the hi-lo machine and the cut beam. employee #1 made the final cuts to the beam. employee #1 started down in the aerial lift that was located on the north end of the building. instead of booming to the left (away from the building) and then down employee #1 came straight down the west side of the building. every other time employee #1 had boomed away from the building and then down according to the owner. as employee #1 reached approximately 80 ft above the ground the roof above the i-beam collapsed. the piece of the beam that was attached to the hi-lo arm swung out and hit employee #1 in the back of the neck area pushing him against the controls of the aerial lift. the owner of the company went to the lower controls of the aerial lift and lowered the basket to the ground. by the time the basket was on the ground the plant nurses and first responders were on site and started medical attention on employee #1. emergency medical personnel transported employee #1 to a county hospital. employee #1 had received multiple blunt force injuries to the head neck and chest and died at the hospital.,1 | |
| at approximately 7:15 a.m. on september 20 2013 employees #1 #2 and #3 employed by nor-son inc. were performing exterior carpentry work at a building construction site. each was working in the basket of one of three scissor lifts. the building's roof trusses collapsed struck the three scissor lifts and knocked the scissor lifts to the ground with the workers still in the baskets. emergency services were called and the three employees were transported to the hospital. all were hospitalized. employee #1 was treated for leg fractures. employee #2 was treated for a fractured chest. employee #3 was treated for lacerations to the face.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:09 a.m. on august 19 2013 employee #1 and coworker #1 painters employed by lake painting inc. were painting the exterior of a commercial building. they previously had installed plastic sheeting on the concrete sidewalks and asphalt parking lot to protect these surfaces from paint splatter. they were painting the building's eaves while working from a lift a scissor-style self-propelled aerial work platform at an elevation of 15 feet. they needed to relocate the lift. while doing so they drove over an open storm drain grate the location of which was obstructed by the plastic. the rear tire of the lift fell into the opening which caused the lift to tip over. employee #1 jumped from the lift as it was falling. he struck the ground on the asphalt. employee #1 was transported to the hospital where he was admitted and treated for serious head injuries a fractured arm and a fractured leg. he died two days later from his injuries.,1 | |
| "at approximately 8:15 a.m. on july 18 2013 employee #1 an electrician employed by an electrical and other wiring installation company was working as a subcontractor installing electrical wires in the stage area of a building site. he was operating a scissor lift a skyjack sj111-3219 equipment no. 103319. he moved the lift to the area where he intended to run electrical wires. after positioning the lift he raised the lift's platform to reach the conduit on the ceiling. employee #1 pushed the electrical wires from the left conduit to the right. after pushing the wires into the conduit he needed to move the lift forward and to his right to pull the electrical wires from the other conduit. he was looking down from the top guardrail of the lift as he reached for the lift's controller behind him with his right hand to move the lift forward. employee #1 pushed the controller forward to drive the lift to the right. however the lift's platform rose up. employee #1 realized the toggle switch was on ""lift"" mode instead of a ""drive"" mode. he immediately released the controller and tried to move the platform down but it continued to move up. employee #1's face was caught between the lift's top guardrail and an overhead pipe. eventually employee #1 was able to bring the platform down. emergency services were called and the san mateo fire department responded. employee #1 was transported to the hospital where he was admitted and treated for multiple facial fractures. he was hospitalized for approximately three days. this event was reported to cal/osha by the san mateo fire department and the employer at approximately 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. respectively on july 18 2013. cal/osha initiated its investigation at the work site at approximately 10:15 a.m. on july 30 2013. participating in the inspection were employee #1's foreman/supervisor the project superintendent of the general contractor and the field operations manager of the general contractor. the investigation revealed that employee #1's employer had leased the scissor lift from sunstate equipment since october 16 2012. the employer returned the scissor lift to sunstate equipment on july 19 2013 the day after employee #1 was injured. while the equipment was in the employer's possession the lift's relay switch was replaced to correct a steering problem and the platform control box was replaced due to the lift's inability to go up. cal/osha did not issue an accident-related citation because the investigation determined that the cause was not a violation of title 8 california code of regulations (t8 ccr). however cal/osha issued one general citation for the employer's failure to train and instruct its employee in the proper use of skyjack iii 3219 scissor lift in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions and section 3203 injury and illness prevention program a violation of t8 ccr section 3638(d).",1 | |
| on july 15 2013 employee #1 a work crew supervisor employed by a medical clinic was engaged in exterior carpentry. he was working from a personnel platform attached to the forks of a terex ss-636 turbo square shooter telehandler. the machine rolled backward down a hill and struck a tree. employee #1 and the personnel platform were ejected from the lift. employee #1 was killed.,1 | |
| on june 17 2013 an employee was working as a fulltime noncontract carpenter for a framing contractor. he was in a scissor lift cutting a piece of plywood with a radial saw such as a skilsaw-type saw when the saw blade bound up and kicked back. the employee sustained a laceration to his left hand that necessitated hospitalization. the division was notified by the employer that same day.,1 | |
| on june 14 2013 employee #1 had been working from a rented aerial device on a cell tower. employee #1 completed the project and was driving the lift down a gravel road to a predetermined site for pick-up. employee #1 was properly tied in the basket a few feet off the ground. for unknown reasons the lift left the roadway causing employee #1 to bounce around inside the basket. employee #1 sustained serious lacerations to his left lower leg. employee #1 was transported to a nearby hospital where he remained for several days receiving treatment for a large avulsion of all tissue over the left tibia and a severe laceration to the right knee.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:30 a.m. on may 29 2013 an incident occurred when employee #1 a construction worker sustained a severe head injury when he fell approximately seven feet from the platform of a scissor lift. employee #1 was taken to a local area hospital for lacerations and multiple fractures following his stay there he was sent to a local rehabilitation center for more treatment.,1 | |
| on may 21 2013 employee #1 of rafael construction inc. climbed out of a man basket onto a first story roof area and walked a short distance to the metal roof awning area on the building. employee #1 stepped on a perforated metal sheet of the metal roof awning that gave way under his weight and fell approximately 13 feet to the grade of earth and gravel below. employee #1 sustained serious injuries that required more than 24 hours of hospitalization.,1 | |
| on may 7 2013 employee #1 employed by a drywall contractor was working at a commercial warehouse building. he was working as a drywall taper spotting screws in the drywall in the main area of the warehouse from his position on a scissor lift (aerial lift). employee #1 fell to the concrete floor of that working level. coworker #1 employed by an electrical subcontractor also working at the facility found employee #1 lying prone unconscious and bleeding from a laceration on his forehead. emergency services were called and the fullerton fire department responded. employee #1 was transported to university of california irvine medical center (uci) where he was admitted for observation and treatment of a head injury. the fullerton fire department reported this event to cal/osha on may 7 2013. cal/osha's subsequent investigation determined that there were no witnesses to employee #1's fall. in addition employee #1 did not respond to attempts to be interviewed. the investigation did establish that work at the site began at 6:00 a.m. on may 7 2013 and that the workers all took their lunch break at 10:30 a.m. after the lunch break employee #1 continued with his assigned work and was alone on one side of the facility for approximately 20 minutes before he was found on the floor at approximately 12:24 p.m. by coworker #1 the subcontractor. when found employee #1 was lying on the floor approximately 6 feet away from the scissor lift which was in the down and stowed position. employee #1 had worked as a drywall finisher for more than 11 years and had been a member of the drywall finishers regional local union 1136 since 2001. he was certified as an aerial lift power user and had received other specialized training related to his work from the union as well as site specific safety training from the employer.,1 | |
| on april 10 2013 two employees (employee #1 employee #2) with masonry medic llc were in a boom truck doing repair work on a chimney when the basket came in contact with a 7200 volt power line. employee #1 was killed. no additional information was provided about employee #2.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:00 a.m. on march 30 2013 employee #1 a carpenter was elevated on a scissor lift. the employee fell approximately 11ft to the ground. employee #1 was flown to stanford hospital where he was treated for multiple fractures. employee #1 was hospitalized for twenty-four hours.,1 | |
| on march 12 2013 employee #1 and coworker #1 electricians employed by an electrical company were working at an aerospace facility. they were in an aerial lift a genie boom z 40/23n model year 2011 serial number z40n11-1428. the lift was elevating them to install electrical conduit at the facility. the lift was situated approximately 1 foot from the edge of a pit that was next to the facility. the pit measured approximately 5 feet to 8 feet deep. the lift moved forward and fell into the pit. employee #1 was injured. he was transported to the hospital admitted and treated for a fractured ankle. the investigation determined that other employees were working inside the facility. the investigation was unable to determine the circumstances surrounding the lift's moving and falling into the pit.,1 | |
| on december 1 2010 employee #1 painted a four story condominium complex. the first floor of the complex was an open area designed for resident parking. employee #1 operated a jlg model 600s serial number 0954270300042766 aerial lift. he worked from an elevated work platform. employee #1 had his back to the building. he attempted to position the aerial lift to begin painting the window trim and either moved the aerial lift or boomed the mast out. as a result employee #1 became pinned between the building and the control station inside the elevated working platform. employee #1 suffered severe injuries including contusions and abrasions. other employees at the work site found employee #1 pinned between the edge of the garage and the controls of the aerial lift. employee #1 was taken by helicopter to a local hospital. on december 14 2010 employee #1 died in the hospital from the injuries he sustained in this accident.,1 | |
| at approximately 3:30 p.m. on november 10 2010 employee #1 was working alone from an aerial lift make jlg model 450aj series ii at a height of approximately 15 feet above the ground. his assignment was to paint the exterior awning of a commercial building. witness #1 exited the building and noticed employee #1 in the aerial lift but employee #1 was not moving and appeared to be slumped over the aerial lift controls and caught between the aerial lift rails and the steel awning structure of the building. witness #1 went back into the building to summon help for employee #1. witness #2 was inside the building and heard that employee #1 was outside the building in the aerial lift and that he needed help. witness #2 proceeded outside to investigate and attempted to communicate with employee #1 in the aerial lift. witness #2 climbed the boom of the aerial lift and attempted to move the basket of the aerial lift by manually pushing and pulling the basket of the aerial lift so it would dislodge employee #1 from between the building and the aerial lift basket rails. witness #2 stated employee #1 was pinned by the neck between the aerial lift basket rail located above the control panel and the steel poles that formed the awning structure on the exterior of the building. witness #2 was able to free employee #1 from between the building structure and the basket rail of the aerial lift. employee #1 was wearing a fall protection body harness and a portion of the harness was wrapped around the move/steer joystick lever of the aerial lift and the lever was stuck in the down position. witness #2 dislodged the fall protection harness from the joystick lever and was able to dislodge employee #1 from between the structure of the building and the aerial lift basket rail so cpr could be administered. witness #2 stated he attempted to move the different control levers on the aerial lift but the lift was not running and the movement of the control levers did not activate the aerial lift. witness #3 a construction worker from across the street came over to the job site after hearing that employee #1 was pinned by the aerial lift. witness #3 went to the aerial lift and started the unit from the ground position. witness #3 was able to lower the aerial lift basket to the ground where employee #1 was then removed from the basket of the aerial lift and attended to by rescue personnel. employee #1 was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead. the autopsy report stated the cause of death was asphyxiation by mechanical compression of the neck and chest. the cause of the accident was determined to be operator error.,1 | |
| at approximately 11:00 a.m. on november 5 2009 employee #1 was removing wall-mounted triangular brackets and mounting clips from an interior wall. while repositioning the aerial lift employee #1 was facing the controls and his back was to the wall-mounted brackets. the basket of the aerial lift became caught on a bracket and when the basket released from the bracket the sudden upward movement ejected employee #1 from the lift. employee #1 fell to the ground and was killed. he was wearing a full body harness with lanyard but was not tied off to the aerial lift platform.,1 | |
| on january 15 2008 employee #1 was using a jlg aerial lift to patch holes on a building's northeast outer wall. as he maneuvered the lift up and down to fix the wall he became pinned between the lift's control station and the ceiling wall. he was discovered by coworkers and a forklift was used to extricated him by pushing the aerial lift away from the wall. employee #1 sustained crushing injuries and was administered cpr by a coworker until emergency services arrived. he was transported to lee memorial hospital in fort myers fl where he died at 1:15 p.m. on january 20 2008.,1 | |
| on august 7 2007 employee #1 was using an articulating lift to install metal braces on the roof of a newly constructed parking structure when he apparently lost control of the lift. he became caught between the lift's control panel and a concrete girder. employee #1 was crushed and killed.,1 | |
| on july 18 2007 employees #1 and #2 were assigned to weld the facade of a mezzanine. one of the workers raised the articulating boom basket too far and both employees' heads necks and shoulders became caught between the control pedestal of the lift and the face of the mezzanine. employees #1 and #2 sustained injuries for which they were treated and released the same day.,1 | |
| at 1:25 p.m. on july 7 2007 employees #1 and #2 were working at a large commercial construction site in san bernandino ca. employee #1 was in a 60 ft jlg aerial lift model #660sj serial #03-00060394 welding ledger angles on the south wall at the northwest corner of a room in building #1. the ledger angles were 21 ft 6 in. above the earthen ground. after welding a ledger angle on the north side of an i-beam employee #1 was moving the boom's basket underneath the i-beam toward the beam's south side when he inadvertently pinned himself between the beam's bottom flange and top rail of the basket. employee #1 sustained crushing injuries to his neck and chest. employee #2 also an ironworker climbed up the 30 ft long extended boom of the aerial lift to rescue employee #1. he tried using the lift controls to lower the basket when it suddenly surged and shook pinning employee #2's left arm and left ribs between the south side of the i-beam and the control panel of the basket. both men were transported to loma linda university medical center for treatment. employee #1 died at approximately 2:10 p.m. that samew day. employee #2 underwent surgery for a severely fractured left arm.,1 | |
| on december 21 2006 employee #1 was operating the controls of a mobile aerial lift to move the lift forward. due to the position of the control panel his back was facing the direction in which he was traveling. he was pinned between a purlin and the control panel/ aerial lift's guardrail and was crushed and asphyxiated.,1 | |
| at approximately 11:30 a.m. on april 27 2007 employee #1 was working from an aerial lift jlg model number 400s serial number 30079117 approximately 21 feet above ground welding steel bracing under the ceiling of a commercial building under construction. a coworker noticed that employee #1 seemed to be not moving and blue in the face. employee #1 was lowered to the ground and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation started but was unsuccessful. employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene apparently due to being caught between the aerial lift and a brace. the aerial lift was later tested and problems were identified with the control stick which controlled upward movement of the boom. the control stick would not self-center or stop movement of the boom when released slowly as required by the manufacturer. examination of the control stick found that hardened and compacted granular material built up on the centering ring and spring prevented the control stick from centering. there was also an absence of grease or lubricant on the centering ring and spring. once the granular material was removed the control stick functioned properly and self centered.,1 | |
| employee #1 was working from an aerial lift which was in the 'up' position under an i-beam. employee #1 was cutting out the beam pocket when he accidentally came into contact with the 'drive/steer' lever which made the manlift move. employee #1 was killed when he was pinned between the i-beam and manlift control panel. as per the manufacturers operating manual for the manlift sm2129e-14017 the drive/steer lever should not have been able to move until the lower half of the knob was pulled up to release it from the detent. as per the written statements this safety device on the drive/steer lever was not operational.,1 | |
| at approximately 11:35 a.m. on august 1 2013 employee #1 a 41-year old male unlicensed contractor with delmar van dam dba high desert dairy was constructing a 90 ft long by 60 ft wide by 25 ft high steel frame hay barn at a residential worksite owned by high desert dairy in lancaster california. an ingersol rand hydraulic lift (model vr-1056 serial number 167290 113ch6 35-218500a) was approximately 60 ft in length and was used to position 60-foot 1 000 pound metal trusses on to the vertical uprights of the barn structure. a 0.375 in. rope was connected to vertical uprights with a white rope attached to the north beam on the ground positioned at top and connected to a fence at north side as well as a yellow rope that connected to the beam. the steel trusses would eventually hold up the roof of the barn. while employee #1 was at ground level retrieving a tool from the box of hydraulic lift a beam positioned approximately 25 ft above employee #1 fell and struck him in the head. the employee #1 died on the scene and was transferred by county of los angeles department of coroner. employee #1 sustained traumatic head injuries. the causal factor of the accident was the metal truss beam was released from the hoisting apparatus without being effectively secured or supported in position as to prevent it from being dislodged from position. factors that may cause truss being dislodged may include but not limited to environmental conditions such as the wind. delmar vandam dba high desert dairy was a dairy farm that conducts general farming activities dairy manufacturing baling hay and barn construction.,1 | |
| on may 13 2013 a laborer employed by a construction company was performing his regular duties which on this day involved constructing a barn for commercial agricultural purposes. the worker was on the barn's roof approximately 16 feet above the ground and was placing top caps along the structure's ridgeline. he stepped through a skylight and fell to the ground. emergency services were called and the tulare county sheriff's department responded at the site. the worker was transported to community regional medical center in fresno ca where he was hospitalized and treated for a fractured neck. the employer reported to cal/osha's fresno district office on may 13 2013. cal/osha investigated. its report included reference to insufficient/lack of engineering controls.,1 | |
| on june 6 2013 employee #1 with ugstad plumbing inc. rolled the company van onto two ramps and attempted to fix a squeaky universal joint. after the joint was disconnected the van rolled down the ramps and crushed employee #1. employee #1 was killed. there were no witnesses to the accident. he was discovered by the fergus falls police department.,1 | |
| on june 6 2013 employee #1 with jake marshall service inc. was lifting a 200 pound compressor to the roof of a building where he was going to replace the old compressor with the new one. employee #1 had placed a pulley with a rope tied to the structural i-beam of the air conditioner units on the roof. employee #1 then had a coworker tie a rope around the compressor on the ground and ran the rope through the pulley. the coworker pulled the rope and lifted the compressor up the side of the building. the compressor got hung on the gutter of the building and employee #1 leaned out over the edge to maneuver the compressor off the gutter. at this point the rope holding the pulley on the i-beam broke and the compressor and pulley fell pulling employee #1 over the edge of the roof. employee #1 fell 22 feet to the asphalt parking lot below. employee #1 was hospitalized but he died on june 13 2013.,1 | |
| at about 12:30 p.m. on april 20 2013 employee #1 with suffolk-roel san diego was installing four pieces of angle iron to the ceiling of the second floor to provide support to the decking where an opening was to be cut for an hvac duct. employee #1 was using a 12 ft a-frame ladder to reach his work. employee#1 fell from the ladder between a metal scaffold and the ladder. he fell approximately nine feet. during the fall employee#1 struck the spreader bar on the ladder and the steel stud track on the concrete stem wall. employee #1 sustained lacerations to his right thumb hand and the back side of his head and neck. employee #1 was transported to the hospital where he was hospitalized.,1 | |
| on april 10 2013 employee #1 with ideal service company inc. was standing on a 15 ft fixed roof access ladder while pushing a 22 in. by 20 in. by 16 in. cardboard box containing hvac filters through the roof hatch opening at a client's warehouse facility. employee #1 lost his balance and fell approximately 27 feet to the concrete floor below. the ladder originated at a 12 ft high wooden landing platform with stairs descending to the warehouse floor. employee #1 hit the platform top rail then fell the full 27 feet distance to the floor. employee #1 was hospitalized multiple fractures.,1 | |
| at approximately 8:30 a.m. on october 26 2012 employee #1 of bay air systems inc. was working at a multiemployer construction site a 24 hour fitness building. he and three coworkers were on the roof and laying out huge hvac machinery. the machinery was being lifted by helicopter from the ground to the roof. according to employee #1 he was standing on the corner end of the building and looking up at the helicopter waiting for the machinery to be lowered. he moved sideways. he later reported that as he moved he felt he was stepping onto the steel cover of a 24-inch square opening in the roof. he fell through the opening to concrete below. he was transported to eden medical center in castro valley where he was admitted and treated for five days for serious injuries. his injuries included but were not limited to fractured ribs fractured collar bone and fractured spine.,1 | |
| at about 10:20 a.m. on august 14 2012 employee #1 with johnson controls inc. was conducting an inspection on a marine laboratory air handler system located at the basement of the building. employee #1 turned off the power of the fan and removed the top panel cover. during the inspection he moved around and his hand hit the rotating drive belt of the exhaust fan which resulted in a right thumb injury. employee #1 was transported to the hospital. employee #1 suffered from an amputated fingertip.,1 | |
| at approximately 6:00 p.m. on april 3 2012 employee #1 was working for a plumbing heating and air conditioning contractor. the incident occurred at a retail store distribution warehouse. employee #1 was a full-time permanent employee of the employer. he was not an employee of the retail distribution center. employee #1 was conducting the startup procedures for a roof-mounted condenser unit. he was on the west side of the condenser unit. the condenser unit was 89 inches (2.26 meters) east of a skylight that was covered with acrylic plastic such as plexiglas. according to a witness employee #1 was facing east and talking on his cell phone. he stood up and took a step or two backwards. he then appeared to stumble or trip on his foot and fall backwards onto the skylight breaking the acrylic plastic or plexiglas cover. he fell approximately 39 feet (11.9 meters) to the concrete floor below. employee #1 received blunt force trauma injuries to multiple parts of his body and he was killed. the causal factors were that employee #1 was not wearing a fall protection device that was appropriately secured and that the skylight was not guarded or protected.,1 | |
| two employees were repairing the compressor on a trane air conditioning unit installed on the roof of a building. the unit had two compressors and was capable of running at 50 percent of full power. the employees had not deenergized the air conditioning unit at the panelboard but the unit's switch was open while they dismantled the broken compressor. one of the workers removed the coil wire for the old compressor and the employees closed the unit's switch. the workers set the new compressor in place but did not connect the wiring to the compressor before they took a break. after the break one of the workers began to connect the new compressor by removing electrical tape from the wiring. he contacted an energized 277-volt conductor and was electrocuted.,1 | |
| on june 13 2011 employee #1 was working inside a large air handling unit and was electrocuted when he made contact with the energized duct heater coils. no additional details were provided in the original narrative.,1 | |
| at about 2:30 p.m. on march 14 2011 employee #1 a plumber's assistant with kangarooter inc. was operating an auger truck when the hydraulic ram controlling the bucket movement failed. the auger bucket unexpectedly swung towards the employee and struck him as he stood at the operator's station. the employee sustained a femur fracture and was hospitalized for four days.,1 | |
| on november 15 2011 employee #1 of e-light electrical services in hobbs new mexico was exposed to coccidioides imitis a fungus. this fungus produces spores that can be inhaled when they are airborne. the employee was diagnosed with valley fever which resulted in his death.,1 | |
| "on january 5 2011 employee #1 was working on a 36"" water line inside a manhole. a valve was opened and released an unknown airborne substance. employee #1 asphyxiated on the substance and two other employees were hospitalized.",1 | |
| on september 29 2009 employees #1 and #2 who were employed by a restoration services company were working in an apartment unit on the second floor of an inhabited four-story multi-unit residential building. the workers had been at the site on two previous occasions to expose framing members by removing drywall and then to enclosed the subject area with plastic sheeting. because test results from an independent testing lab showed that mold was still present employees #1 and #2 returned to the apartment unit a third time to encapsulate the mold. employees #1 and #2 were spraying kilz(r) original aerosol to encapsulate visible mold that was on the framing members of an interior partition wall of the apartment unit while inside the plastic-enclosed containment area. the homeowner was in the kitchen area of the apartment. employees #1 and #2 exhausted four and one-half 13-ounce-sized cans of the flammable aerosol within the containment area which measured 41 inches deep by 8 feet long by 8 feet 10 inches high. they then plugged into an electrical outlet an omniaire 1000v hepa air filtration machine which was also inside the containment area. an explosion and fire occurred when an ignition source was introduced inside the containment area where flammable vapors were concentrated. employees #1 and #2 sustained serious burns (second and third degree) to their upper bodies and faces. they required inpatient hospitalization for more than 24 hours. according to the manufacturer omniaire 1000v was an air filtering machine designed for filtering particulates and providing negative air pressure for asbestos abatement. the machine was listed as meeting requirements for ul (underwriters laboratories) standard ul507 for safety for electric fans. the listing did not include use in hazardous atmospheres where flammable vapors were present. the machine had a variable speed controller and emerson open-frame type fan motor. the investigation found that the employer's iipp (injury and illness prevention program) lacked several required elements and that the workers were not trained on the physical or health hazards of the kilz(r) original aerosol. further the improper use of listed equipment in a hazardous atmosphere caused the explosion and fire. the employer was issued citations accordingly.,1 | |
| on october 4 2005 employee #1 was working as a carpenter specializing in building docks. he was installing fender panels on a bridge pier. as he pulled a 1 inch diameter air hose into position to power some pneumatic tools he fell from the pier into water approximately fifteen feet deep and drowned. possibly he struck his head on a protruding portion of the fender system prior to striking the water.,1 | |
| employee #1 plugged his supplied-air respirator into a nitrogen source. he was hospitalized for treatment of asphyxia.,1 | |
| at 8:00 a.m. on december 14 2010 employee #1 a welder set up welding equipment on a construction worksite located on a public residential road in montebello california. employee #1 set up the welding equipment inside a 30 in. concrete line steel pipe located 12 ft below grade. an overnight accumulation of methane was probably present in the soils of montebello due to abandoned oil and gas wells in the area. preentry purging of the air and air monitoring within the confined space was not conducted. the shield metal arc welding equipment sparked. the spark ignited flammable gases and caused a flash fire in the pipe. employee #1 received second and third degree burns from the fire. employee #1 was hospitalized for more than 24 hours and treated for his burns. that same day cal/osha received a report of the accident.,1 | |
| on august 11 2010 employee #1 a newly hired day laborer and employee #2 another day laborer of rocky plumbing were working in the excavation located at the intersection of clifford road and steel road in alvin texas. employee #1 went for some water. when he returned he found employee #2 slumped over in the excavation. employee # 1 along with the job foreman pulled employee #2 out of the excavation and emergency services were called. employee #2 was transported to clear lake regional medical center where he later died. during interviews with employee #1 stated that there was no atmospheric testing or continuous monitoring while they were inside the excavation. the employer admitted that he did not conduct any testing of the area. he usually had an independent contractor conduct the testing for him but apparently that had not been done at this site. the employees had not received any training in excavation work or hazardous atmospheres. the employer does not have any safety programs in place for his company. csho went to the site and collected air samples from the man hole that was put in by the employer and found that it did contain some h2s and an elevated lel. the medical examiner's office ruled that employee #1 died from atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease. the harris county medical examiner's office did not test for h2s.,1 | |
| at approximately 7:00 p.m. on june 12 2007 employees #1 and #2 construction carpenters became ill with symptoms of nausea metallic taste and bluing of the lips. the two employees were building a wooden box to be used as a form to pour concrete around at a coal fired power generation plant where contractors were in the beginning stages of building a nitrous oxide scrubber system. the incident occurred in an open area and no hazardous chemicals were in use. air sampling was conducted immediately after the incident by the company and continued until the compliance inspection started. the day after the first incident occurred a second employee suffered from similar symptoms even though he was not doing the same activity. the company did continuous air sampling for several days and did not obtain any high readings. additional sampling was also conducted on employee drinking water and soil samples with no significant findings. employees #1 and #2 were not hospitalized for treatment.,1 | |
| on august 13 2008 employee #1 was preparing to put a concrete plug in an underground concrete air return. the air return was 18-in. wide and 36-in. deep before it made a 90-degree turn and then traveled several feet under length of house. the employee was working alone and he entered the air return head first and got stuck. employee #1 was unable to breath and died before being found by his boss several hours later.,1 | |
| at approximately 12:40 p.m. on august 9 2008 employee #1 was planting a tree near an opening. the tree needed to be planted at a small area near a wall and next to an opening. employee #1 tried to gain access and went under caution tape and stepped onto a board used to cover an opening 22-ft by 3-ft 5-in. and 15-ft 4-in. deep. the opening was an intake air shaft for the generator. the board did not support his weight and he fell to the bottom of the shaft. employee #1 sustained contusions to his right hip left elbow and right palm. employee #1 was hospitalized for approximately eight hours.,1 | |
| at approximately 11:45 a.m. on april 18 2002 employee #1 was removing a cover called a form from an air shaft. he fell 90 ft to the bottom of the shaft and was killed. the form was constructed of two 4-by-4s and a 3-by-4 sheet of 0.75-in. plywood. the form was secured in place with four ellis jacks.,1 | |
| employee #1 and five coworkers were engaged in roofing work on an 18-story building. employee #1 was replacing coping stones on top of a roof parapet adjacent to which was an hvac shaft with a skylight. the surface of the skylight was tarred over making it look like it was made of something other than glass. employee #1 was standing on the skylight to access the parapet area when it broke. he fell 19 stories down the hvac shaft from the roof to the basement and was killed.,1 | |
| employee #1 an elevator mechanic was found dead at the bottom of a 15-dtory tall hvac duct. there was no elevator in the ducts and the reason he was in the ductwork was not clear. to access the spot where employee #1 fell he would have had to crawl 20 ft in one direction make a 90 degree turn and then crawl about another 60 ft in complete darkness.,1 | |
| while working within the mezzanine plenum of an air-supported structure employee #1 fell 48 ft through a hatchway door opening landing at the bottom of a shaft. he was killed.,1 | |
| at approximately 10:40 a.m. on january 21 1993 employee #1 was working on the third floor of a building under construction. a tool dropped from his pocket and fell down an air ventilation shaft. to retrieve the tool he descended to the lowest level which was two levels below ground surface. the shaft was open only at the third floor and in the ceiling of the lowest level. there the ceiling was 97 inches above the floor. the shaft was about 48 inches wide and 133 1/2 inches long in rectangular section. although cal/osha safety orders required two means of access to the third floor only one such means of access was provided and it was in an unsafe location at a distance from the shaft. employee #1 attempting to take a short cut back to his work post stacked a number of buckets mounted the stack and proceeded up the shaft by pushing his hands against the shaft walls stopping to rest on an occasional projection. he got within about 5 feet of the top of the shaft before falling all the way to the concrete floor about 45 feet and sustaining fractures in both legs. paramedics transported him to a hospital.,1 | |
| employee #1 a journeyman electrician at a construction site had been employed since august 13 1991. he left the ground floor work location to determine the reason for a power failure on the sixth floor. he fell 34 ft through an open 6 ft by 9 ft air duct shaft before reaching the sixth floor. employee #1 died. circumstances causing the fall remain unknown. because work was not in progress workers were not on the mezzanine-level entry to witness the employee's fall through the air duct shaft.,1 | |
| an employee was working on a boom at a hospital over a 200-ft by 6-ft by 38-ft-deep air draft system. the boom started to break and the employee attempted to escape from the boom but fell into the air draft system striking the level below. he suffered bruises and contusions and was killed.,1 | |
| on october 12 1989 employees #1 and #2 were working in a tunnel at the bottom of a shaft which was approximately 70 ft deep and 1700 ft long. employees #1 and #2 were using the 4-in. polyvinyl chloride (pvc) pipe to grout around the tunnel pipe. at the time of accident the pipe was being cleaned out by a coworker who was at the top of the shaft. when the pressurized air was sent through the pipe the pipe came apart near the tunnel entrance. the tunnel was 6 ft in diameter. employees #1 and #2 were standing near the tunnel entrance when the pipe above their heads came apart at the coupling and a grout mixture of sand water and cement hit them in their faces and eyes.,1 | |
| at approximately 4:00 p.m. on may 9 2013 employee #1 of arrow asphalt paving was working on a project to pave and chip seal sections of a private airstrip used by a crop dusting service in biggs ca. he was operating a push-type blower to remove loose gravel dust and debris from the asphalt as the project neared completion. employee #1 was in the center of the runway working alone approximately 300 feet from the end that led to the plane loading area and hangars. a pilot flying an airplane schweizer aircraft corporation model g-164 b approached the airstrip from the opposite end and landed. as the pilot taxied the plane toward the hangar the plane's propeller struck employee #1 in the head and decapitated him. this fatality was reported to cal/osha's sacramento district office by the butte county sheriff's department on may 9 2013. the employer failed to report the event. cal/osha's investigation determined that because of the plane's design (tail dragger) there was limited pilot visibility looking forward and no visibility below the engine compartment (nose) while taxiing. preliminary reports indicated there were no spotters. employee #1 was not wearing a safety vest and he may have been hearing impaired.,1 | |
| employee #1 was standing on the skid of a helicopter while installing a fiber optic cable on top of a structure used to support 260 kv power transmission lines. the tail rotor of the helicopter contacted the fiber optic cable causing the aircraft to crash. employee #1 was killed and the helicopter pilot was injured.,1 | |
| a power line worker was tied off to a transmission tower to install rigging for the installation of an overhead power line. he had gained access to the tower by helicopter. as the helicopter pulled away the rotor blade hit the tower. shrapnel from the broken blade struck the employee killing him.,1 | |
| at approximately 7:05 a.m. on november 14 2013 employee #1 a 58-year-old male with csa constructors inc. was remodeling a commuter terminal at the american airlines eagles nest commuter terminal at los angeles international airport. the airline commuter terminal was still in operation at the time of the incident. this required construction of temporary walls to separate airline passengers from the construction activity. employees #1 and a coworker were removing a temporary wall that had served this purpose. the top track of the temporary wall had been attached to the ceiling with double sided tape and they were removing the top track from the ceiling. the coworker was on a scissor lift using a crow bar to pry the top track off the ceiling and then he would hand the top track sections to employee #1 to stack them on the floor for later disposal. as the coworker was pried a section of top track from the ceiling a (20 ft by 22 ft) suspended lath and stucco ceiling dislodged from the roof decking where it had been secured with sheet metal screws and fell onto employee #1 knocking him to the ground and trapped him under the debris. the supervisor who was about 10 ft away when the roof collapsed went to help employee #1 and lifted the ceiling enough for him get out from under the ceiling debris. employee #1 sustained a fractured little toe on his right foot and a left shoulder rotator tear he was treated and released from the emergency room and the coworker sustained a laceration to his left arm requiring sutures at a local industrial clinic.,1 | |
| an electrician was working on the runway lighting system at an airport. he contacted energized parts and was electrocuted.,1 | |
| "at 8:30 a.m. on july 1 2010 employee #1 was operating a backhoe for the flatiron construction corp. the company was a heavy construction contractor specializing in paving. it was working on a new taxiway at los angeles international airport which had to be thick enough to support new jumbo jets. the finished surface was to be nineteen inches thick. as part of the preparation work an old asphalt-covered taxiway was being demolished. the area had been marked by ""dig alert"" to indicate buried electrical lines. there were electrical vaults in front of the tractor about twenty yards away to the right of the tractor about 3 yards away and behind the tractor about fifty yards away. the asphalt had been marked in red where the wires entered and exited the vaults and on the asphalt in front of the tractor. there was no marking however on the side of the vault to the operator's right to indicate any lines entering it. the job being performed at the time of the accident was ""potholing"" for soil samples to test for chemical contamination. because the lines entering the nearby vault had not been marked the operator assumed there were no cables where he was digging. as he dug he contacted conductors energized at 34.5 kilovolts approximately twelve inches below the surface. he had been well trained and as a result he stayed in the cab of his tractor until emergency crews deenergized the conductors. this took approximately 3 hours. employee #1 was not injured.",1 | |
| at approximately 3:20 p.m. on september 5 2013 employee #1 a 25-year-old male construction laborer with dan hoe excavating was verifying grade elevations for a work operation for the widening of an existing roadway. employee #1 was working behind a skid steer loader when the skid steer loader backed over and crushed him. employee #1 was killed in the event.,1 | |
| on may 1 2013 employee #1 a 57-year-old male foremen with foundation pile inc was working at the five freeway expansion project in norwalk california. a forklift driver operating a pettybone super 20 serial number 4797 model 204d and was moving piles. upon setting the piles down the forklift driver began to turn around in a tight space. as the forklift backed up the operator did not notice employee #1 and another coworker standing behind the forklift. as the forklift backed up it pinned employee #1's leg against a pile causing an unspecified laceration injury. employee #1 was hospitalized as a result of the event.,1 | |
| on january 28 2013 employee #1 with red hawk fire & security (ca) llc was replacing an old fire alarm system with a new one in a 14 story building with a coworker. employee #1 and the coworker were searching the basement level to find a junction box containing wires to the system. employee #1 looked at the schematics and it appeared that the juncture box was in the fan room where employee #1 located an unmarked junction box which was the same color and dimensions that held the wires on the other floors. this box (18 in. by 18 in.) however turned out to be 480 volts. the coworker loosened four screws in the corners and was holding the screwdriver when he began to lift and to pull the cover away from the box. while doing this the coworker tilted the cover and touched it inside the box. when the coworker did this an arc flashed that threw both employee #1 and the coworker back. employee #1 sustained burn injuries to his face and hands. employee #1 later learned there was no junction box holding the missing wires. the wires had been spliced and dropped in one of the pipes. employee #1 instructed his coworker to open an unmarked box that should have been marked with voltage amps and other identifying information. the coworker did not have electrical training. the coworker was a full-time permanent employee of the employer with no other contracts. employee #1 was hospitalized.,1 | |
| at approximately 10:30 a.m. on may 30 2012 employee #1 was working to construct a commercial chicken coop. he was laying out pieces for the coop when a bobcat skid loader that was in reverse gear struck him. the bobcat's skids ran over him. he was pronounced dead at the scene. the report did not specify his injuries. the employee was employed by henry graber construction llc of bryant in a building equipment installation contractor.,1 | |
| on february 9 2012 an employee was struck by a vehicle backing up in a work zone. the vehicle had obstructed rear view and was operated without a backup alarm. the employee suffered unspecified injuries.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:20 a.m. on february 4 2012 employee #1 was working for his employer a fire and water restoration contracting company that specializes in restoration of commercial and residential buildings damaged by fire and water. employee #1 was working as a laborer doing clean-up work at the company's new shop. employee #1 and coworker #1 were working together to set up a truck to remove loads of dirt from the shop. coworker #1 was driving the service truck with a trailer that would be used to load the dirt. employee #1 was working on the ground in area of the loading dock and he was checking the loading ramp. coworker #1 moved the truck in reverse without making sure that employee #1 was clear from the area where he was backing. the truck backed over employee #1 and the trailer pinned him against the loading dock bumper. employee #1 suffered from multiple unspecified injuries and he was hospitalized for a total of four days.,1 | |
| at approximately 6:52 p.m. on october 25 2011 employees working of g & s paving paved a portion of a parking lot when employee #1 got on a 10 wheeler semi-truck. he drove the truck forward and then backward. while the truck backed up employee #2 who was retrieving a tool was run over suffering fatal injuries. no back up alarm was audible from a distance of 200 feet because it did not work. there were no flaggers to direct the vehicle.,1 | |
| on september 14 2011 employee #1 was working as a laborer on a highway milling project. employee #1 was assigned to operate a jackhammer where needed after the milling machine conducted its passes over the bridge. employee #1 was also assigned the task of maintaining the traffic pattern for the equipment. the traffic pattern was set up by the worksite foreman the bobcat/trimmer operator and employee #1 working in coordination with the connecticut state police. once the traffic pattern was established the milling machine a sweeper a bobcat machine and a trimming machine were moved over into the closed portion of the southbound route 9 highway. the plan of work for the evening was to mill the pavement of the bridge surface from zero on the north side of the bridge to 1.5 inches over the bridge surface and back to zero on the south side of the bridge. the sweeper operator positioned the sweeper behind the milling machine and waited for the milling machine to conduct its first pass over the bridge. the bobcat/trimmer operator drove a water truck into the traffic pattern and parked the truck. the bobcat/trimmer operator then accessed the trimming machine and waited for the milling machine to conduct its first pass over the bridge. there were also several dump trucks on site and they were lined up just south of the bridge along the east side of the highway. the milling machine conducted its first pass over the bridge along the far east side of the bridge in a north to south direction or in the same direction as traffic along the southbound side of the highway. the first pass over the bridge was a full milling pass measuring 7 feet 2 inches wide. the sweeper ran or operated behind the milling machine. the milling machine backed up and repositioned itself on the north side of the bridge to perform its second pass just west of the first pass. while the milling machine backed up and repositioned itself the sweeper also backed up onto the north side of the bridge. the second pass was approximately 6 feet 6 inches wide with the overlap. while the milling machine was performing its second pass over the bridge the trimming machine was operating in a south to north direction along the far east side of the bridge where the milling machine conducted its first pass over the bridge in order to mill the edge or the bridge near the concrete retaining wall of the bridge. the sweeper followed the milling machine over the bridge during the second pass over the bridge. the milling machine back up and repositioned itself on the north side of the bridge to perform its third pass over the bridge just west of the second pass. at this time the sweeper machine was full of material and pulled farther north of the bridge to prepare to dump into the dump truck that was positioned on the north side of the bridge. while backing up the milling machine over the bridge to conduct the fourth pass the milling machine ground man located on the west side of the milling machine was asked by employee #1 if they needed the traffic cones moved farther west slightly into the driving lane of the highway. the milling machine ground man told employee #1 not to move the traffic cones since they were only going to complete a half pass. employee #1 was located on the east side of the machine and asked the milling machine operator if the traffic cones should be moved. the milling machine operator also informed employee #1 not to move the traffic cones. the milling machine operator and milling machine ground man then continued to back the milling machine up approximately another 50 feet to the north side of the bridge to the next dump truck in line. %09 the center trucking vehicle was parked along the far east side of the passing lane of route 9 within the traffic pattern. the driver was out of the vehicle but once the third dump truck left the site the center trucking driver looked around the truck got back into the,1 | |
| on august 12 2011 employee #1 a laborer was assigned to a paving crew that was working on a new roadway leading to a bridge. he was walking across the new roadway to enter another area of the jobsite. a highway motor vehicle equipped with a back-up alarm was backing up to the new roadway from the highway. employee #1 was struck and killed by the vehicle.,1 | |
| at approximately 2:15 p.m. on july 18 2011 employee #1 was working as a raker on a road repaving project. employee #1 leaned over and scraped rubber hot-mix asphalt (hma) from his rake and a semi-bottom trailer truck backed up to a position in front of paving machine. the rear tire of the truck's semi-bottom trailer caught employee #1's foot and dragged employee #1 under the trailer. employee #1 sustained unspecified multiple fractures.,1 | |
| on may 23 2011 employee #1 was working as a laborer on a construction site and his assignment was to use a shovel to smooth out stones along the edge of a grade that was being prepared for concrete. coworker #2 was operating a new holland skid steer and was traveling in reverse with the bucket in a lowered position in order to smooth out the grade. employee #1 was bent over and was standing in the path of the skid steer. coworker #2 did not see employee #1 behind the skid steer and backed over his right leg and torso. employee #1 was killed.,1 | |
| at approximately 4:00 p.m. on june 22 2013 employee #1 of blue ridge cable was performing landscape maintenance at a commercial building property. he was operating a weed-eater on a hillside along us hwy 460 in mouthcard ky. a car ran off the highway across the shoulder and up the embankment where employee #1 was working approximately 20 feet from the roadway. the vehicle struck and killed employee #1. the subsequent investigation determined that the highway at this location was on an extreme grade and situated on a sharp curve. the driver of the vehicle was alleged to have been driving under the influence.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:30 p.m. on february 21 2013 employee #1 50-year-old male with the marketing development of american asphalt repair & resurfacing company inc. attended an after working hours networking (silicon valley wine & spirits mixer) event at the corinthian grand ballroom. the event started at 4:30 p.m. and ended at 8:30 p.m. employee #1 was last seen at the second floor landing coming down the marble stairs when employee #1 tripped slipped or lost his balance and fell to bottom of the stairs. employee #1 was killed form a head injury which he sustained from the fall down the stairs. the building and stairs were built in the 1920's.,1 | |
| at approximately 1:30 a.m. on august 6 2011 employee #1 a flagger was directing traffic and wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment. available lighting traffic signs and cones had been setup at the worksite where the northbound traffic was diverted into the southbound lane. as she directed traffic a pickup truck was traveling southbound and failed to stop. when the last vehicle traveling northbound moved over the pickup truck swerved and struck her. employee #1 died from traumatic injuries from the collision. the pickup fled the scene and continued southbound and was stopped by the county sheriff department. the driver of the truck tested positive for alcohol and was arrested.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:00 a.m. on december 3 2010 employee #1 was working for his employer a residential construction contractor. employee #1 was preparing to remodel a deck of a residential condominium unit and he was stung by bees. employee # 1 was taken to advanced industrial care in concord california by the employer where he was treated and released. at approximately 1:30 p.m. on sunday december 5 2010 employee #1 died at his home. according to the contra costa county coroner's report employee #1 died from alcohol intoxication.,1 | |
| employee #1 was working for sierra glass and mirror inc. which installed glass at residential and commercial sites. on the day of the accident employee #1 was using denatured alcohol to separate laminated glass. he had been working at sierra glass and mirror inc for about eight years. he was doing his regularly assigned work and he had been working in this particular work area for about 6 years. he was a manager. there were two stages to separating the glass and each stage consisted of pouring about 1.5 to 2 ounces of denatured alcohol onto the laminated glass. employee #1 was working on the second stage of separating the glass with denatured alcohol. it was later determined that employee #1 had not been formally trained on the health and safety hazards of denatured alcohol and any training he had received was verbal or acquired through observation. because denatured alcohol burned with a clear flame it was difficult to see if denatured alcohol had ignited. employee #1 had thought the first stage was done and he had proceeded to the second stage. at that point he noticed a small flame on the can of denatured alcohol that he was holding with his right hand. he tried to put out the flames but the can exploded in his right hand. the explosion caused injuries to his right hand and the right-hand side of his torso. employee #1 was transported to huntington memorial hospital and later transported to los angeles county+usc medical center where he had skin graft surgery to his right upper arm and thorax with skin that came from his right thigh. during the investigation following the accident the employer did not submit training documents indicating that employee #1 had been trained in the health and safety hazards of chemicals general safety of work and so forth. moreover based on the lack of documentation the conclusion was that employee #1 was not trained on how to safely work with denatured alcohol.,1 | |
| on february 25 2008 employee #1 was spraying an alcohol-based primer in an enclosed attic space. when the vapors ignited his neck right shoulder and right arm were burned.,1 | |
| on june 7 2007 employee #1 age 19 was part of a crew installing reinforcing bars on the sides of a monopole cellular tower. employee #1 was at a height of approximately 108 ft installing rigging equipment so the reinforcing materials could be hoisted to that level. when he climbed the tower his safety harness was connected to a cable lifeline that was equipped with a cable sliding device. once employee #1 reached his working level he disconnected from the cable lifeline to reposition himself on the other side of the tower. on the front of his safety harness he had a pelican hook device that was used for positioning. employee #1 also had a safety lanyard that was connected to the back of his safety harness. on the other end of the lanyard there was a rope grab device even though a rope lifeline had not yet been installed on the tower. employee #1 apparently connected the pelican hook to the tower as he was observed from the ground leaning back on his harness and using both of his hands to move material. it is not known if the pelican hook came loose when employee #1 connected it to one of the climbing pegs on the tower or if he disconnected his hook to reposition himself. employee #1 fell from the tower landing on the roof of a nearby building. he sustained multiple fractures lacerations and contusions to his head neck torso and extremities and died at the work site. the medical examiner's report listed the cause of death as multiple blunt force injuries. the report also stated that employee #1 had a high level of ethanol in his blood (0.13 percent) and vitreous (0.16 percent) as well as cannabinoids and nordiazepam. his coworkers admitted that they had drank alcohol the previous night until around midnight but all denied that they drank or consumed drugs on the day of the accident.,1 | |
| on september 28 2011 employee #1 was hanging sheetrock in a basement when he was stung by a bee. he was highly allergic to bees and a coworker used an epipen on him but it had no effect. employee #1 collapsed and emergency medical services (ems) were called. cpr was begun by a coworker until the ems arrived. employee #1 was transported to a medical facility where he was pronounced dead.,1 | |
| on january 10 2008 employee #1 a full-time employee of lloyd staffing agency was working for ea services at the aes plant in redondo beach ca when he was exposed to or accidentally rubbed epoxy resin on himself. on january 11 2008 the management of ea services noticed that employee #1 seemed to be showing signs of an allergic reaction to the chemical. he was sent to a clinic and was admitted to gardena memorial hospital that same day. employee #1 was treated for bilateral peri-orbital cellulitis and for chemical conjuctivitis. he was released on january 15 2008.,1 | |
| on may 1 2006 employee #1 the president of the r.g.v. oilfield services inc. was operating a bulldozer to clear brush along a fence line on a ranch. he was found dead approximately one mile away from the bulldozer that he had been operating. employee #1 had sustained approximately 1 000 bee stings. the bulldozer engine was found was against a tree with its engine running. a swarm of bees was found in the approximate vicinity of the bulldozer.,1 | |
| on july 9 2003 employees #1 and #2 were using a torch to remove components of a dust collector. a small smoldering fire started and one of the employees using a halon fire extinguisher put out the fire. while extinguishing the fire aluminum dust was dispersed into the air causing an explosion. both employees were injured in the blast and taken to the burn unit. on july 21 2003 employee #1 died from the injuries sustained in the blast. employee #2 was critically injured.,1 | |
| approximately 2:30 p.m. on february 16 2001 employee #1 a 50-year-old production worker was employed by a glass & aluminum company. employee #1 sustained fractures of the left leg when a bundle of aluminum window frames fell on him while helping load them onto a flatbed truck at the loading area. he was hospitalized for his injuries.,1 | |
| on december 12 2011 employee #1 cut into a 0.75 in. line which resulted in nh3 (anhydrous ammonia) exposure. employee # 1 was hospitalized for one night.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:45 p.m. on december 18 2013 employee #1 employed by the m s rouse company inc. was working at a building site. he was wearing rubber gloves and using his personally-owned dewalt 130 volt .5-inch vsr drill to mix artex floor patch. the mixing paddle became loose. employee #1 attempted to reattach the paddle without first turning off power to the drill. as he depressed the trigger of the drill with his right hand while holding the paddle to the chuck with his left hand his left little finger became entangled in the drill. the tip of his left little finger was amputated. emergency services were called and employee #1 was transported to the hospital where his finger was treated. he was then discharged without hospitalization. the employer's chief operating officer reported this event to cal/osha at approximately 9:10 a.m. on december 19 2013. cal/osha initiated its onsite investigation on march 14 2014. the investigation established that the m s rouse company is a privately owned company specializing in the installation of commercial floor coverings. employee #1 had been employed by the employer as a journeyman floor installer for approximately four years.,1 | |
| at approximately 10:00 a.m. on december 11 2013 employee #1 a carpenter foreman employed by pacific peninsula group was performing interior carpentry at a residential construction site. he was using a bosch 4000 stand-mounted benchtop table saw with a 10-inch blade to cut wood pieces for framing modifications. as he was making the first rip cut to a section of laminated wood product measuring approximately 16 inches long by 1.75 inches wide by 4 inches high his left hand contacted the blade. his left hand and fingers were severely cut. emergency services were called and the mountain view fire department responded. employee #1 was transported to stanford hospital where he was admitted and treated. his left middle finger which had been completely severed past the first knuckle near the palm was surgically reattached. the left ring finger which was severed through the bone past the first knuckle also was reattached but during a return hospital visit this finger required surgical amputation. this event was timely reported to cal/osha by the employer and also reported by the mountain view fire department. in its subsequent investigation cal/osha identified the employer as a construction management company performing as a general contractor for this residential apartment building project with tasks being performed by its own employees as well as subcontractors. the task employee #1 was performing required two rip cuts to the section of laminated wood product to achieve the desired finished piece because the blade was capable of rising only to approximately 3 inches high. employee #1 was working alone and no witness to the event was identified. the guard for the bosch 4000 included a hood a splitter and an anti-kickback device combined as a single unit. this guard/hood was at the site but employee #1 stated the guard was not installed on the saw at the time he began to plan and perform his cuts. employee #1 stated he set the rip fence to the right of the blade at approximately 1.25 inches and had no other anti-kickback attachments separate from the guard/hood available to install. he also stated he did not install any featherboards or jigs to use as he made cuts without the use of the guard/hood. employee #1 stated he was pushing and guiding the wood through the blade with his right hand positioned at the end of the wood length nearest to him and his left hand positioned on the top and at the end of the wood farther away from him. he stated there was no push block or push stick at the saw and he did not make one to use. he stated that the first cut was almost complete and the blade was about to come out at the back side of the wood piece when the wood kicked back and shot past his right side. he stated his left hand was extended behind and over the saw blade before the cut but was pulled back partially by the kick-back or his hand movement may have been reflexive. the result was that his left hand contacted the blade. the investigation report included a comment that the guard anti-kickback and spreader features of the bosch 4000 were not separable. they were designed to extend above and past the blade of the saw and would not have allowed the uncut portion of the wood piece to have passed. the first cut of the employee's two-step cutting plan was similar to a dado or cut where the blade does not extend through the top of the wood. the report concluded that the type of rip cut employee #1 was making was allowable without use of the blade's guard/hood only when additional protective devices such as featherboards were being used and separate anti-kickback devices had been installed. no protective devices such as featherboards or anti-kickback attachments were available or installed on the table saw during the time when the saw's guard/hood was not in place. no push sticks or push blocks were available during the time when the table saw was being used.,1 | |
| on november 14 2013 employee #1 a 33-year-old male journeyman carpenter with torre reich construction was using a skillsaw to cut 1 in. shims from a 2 in. by 4 in. board. as employee #1 went to reposition the saw and start a new cut with the saw blade stopped he reached down with his left hand to pull the bottom guard back so he could place the blade directly against the wood. as employee #1 did this he inadvertently squeezed the trigger with his right hand as he lifted up on the saw. the saw blade started spinning and caused the saw to jump. as the saw jumped the spinning blade struck employee #1's left pinky and amputated the tip.,1 | |
| on november 12 2013 employee #1 a concrete pump operator with maxicrete inc. dba maxicrete was cleaning the equipment (putzmeister; model number: tk-50 mobile concrete pump) at the end of the day using a garden hose. the pump was energized and was under power to facilitate cleaning. then employee #1 turned off the machine and he reached through the slot grate at the front to remove a plug of hardened slurry from the feed at the bottom. when the feed valve moved it caught employee #1's right hand fingers. when employee #1 pulled back on his gloved hand the tip of his middle finger came off. employee #1 was hospitalized.,1 | |
| at approximately 10:00 a.m. on november 7 2013 employee #1 was working on the construction site of a residential building. his duties involved framing the building which included operating a powered portable circular saw (skilsaw mag 77-75 serial number 203 002504) and cutting boards. employee #1 was rip-cutting a board to create a notch in it. he was holding a 2 in. by 6 in. piece of lumber in his unsupported left hand and holding the saw with only his right hand. when employee #1 made the rip cut into the lumber the saw rapidly jumped out of the cut causing him to lose control of the saw. the saw blade made contact with his left hand resulting in a partial amputation of his left thumb. employee #1 was transported to a medical center where he was treated for the partial amputation and was then hospitalized.,1 | |
| employee #1 was engaged in the demolition of a structural steel amusement ride at a theme park. employee #1 fell approximately 50 ft through a deck hole measuring approximately 2-ft by 8-ft that was created from a gear motor that had been cut and removed from the structure by the crew. employee #1 was killed.,1 | |
| on november 6 2013 employee #1 and a coworker were placing anchors on the decking which was located on the roof of a building's one-story new addition. as they worked a gust of wind blew them off the roof. employee #1 fell sustaining traumatic injuries that killed him. the coworker was not injured in the fall.,1 | |
| on september 16 2013 employee #1 a journeyman carpenter and coworker #1 both employed by flatiron west inc. were working on a below grade canal wall. they were engaged in forming work hanging pilaster panels. employee #1 was standing on an epoxy-coated dowel while anchored to a similar open-ended dowel above him. as coworker #1 passed him a sledgehammer employee #1 lost his footing. employee #1's restraint slid off the anchor and he fell to the concrete surface 5 to 6 feet below. emergency services were called and employee #1 was transported to the hospital where he was admitted and treated for a fractured leg. the employer reported this injury to cal/osha on september 17 2013. the subsequent investigation determined that the employer was a general engineering contractor involved in highway street and bridge construction. employee #1 was directly employed by the employer. the causal factor in this event was that the anchor point used by employee #1 was not secure. it had an open end from which a worker's fall restraint device could slide off.,1 | |
| at approximately 12:30 p.m. on march 27 2013 employee #1 a foreman was inspecting the sheeted roof of a two story residential single family home that was under construction. the employee was wearing a full body harness with a lanyard. the lanyard was connected to a 0.5 in. in diameter by 50-ft long rope. the other end of the rope was double-wrapped around vertical wood studs and connected back on to itself and served as an anchorage point. as the employee was walking to untie the rope a sheet of plywood broke and he fell approximately 14 ft to the concrete garage floor. employee #1 was transported to urgent care then to henry mayo newhall memorial hospital where he was treated for a back fracture. employee #1 remained hospitalized for more than twenty-four hours.,1 | |
| on february 14 2013 an employee was working for a construction firm. as he was climbing onto the roof of a single-story home to place his anchor he fell onto the flat roof of a garage below and then onto a concrete sidewalk. he sustained a serious head injury and fractured facial bones.,1 | |
| a communications worker was on a cellular communications tower at a position more than 25 meters above the ground when he fell. although he was using personal fall protection equipment the anchorage he was using failed. (the anchor point was undetermined at the time of the inspection.) he was treated at the scene by emergency medical services which transported him to a hospital. he died from his injuries.,1 | |
| at approximately 2:35 p.m. on october 11 2012 employee #1 a laborer and a coworker were covering an open-air atrium in a hospital with rolled poly plastic sheeting. the hospital was undergoing renovations. the plastic sheet was placed over the atrium to maintain negative pressure and prevent construction dust from entering the nearby and connected va medical center which was an active location in the hospital. the open-air atrium measured approximately 24 ft by 45 ft. second floor and roof deck guardrails had surrounded the top of the atrium but had been demolished over the summer. additionally dbi-sala anchors that employees had used to demolish the guardrail had been removed. after demolishing the guardrail the top of the atrium was enclosed by a locked construction fence. during a prejob meeting that occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. on october 11 2012 a crew attached plastic poly sheeting under the existing sheeting drooping inside the building. the crew used a scissor lift to attach this plastic to the inside edge of a 2in by 4 ft wood frame around the atrium instead of the second floor and roof deck surrounding the edge of the atrium opening. further the crew did not discuss what would be required for employees that access and work from second floor and roof deck. employee #1 and the coworker were instructed to stay in the scissors lift and install the plastic from below. however they were not told that this was because no guardrails or approved fall protection anchors were in the area around the atrium opening. when employee #1 his coworker and the rest of the crew were assembled to discuss the job they informed the foreman that the job could not be accomplished from below the existing plastic using the scissors lifts. the foreman then directed the crew to install the rolled poly plastic over the existing plastic and from the second floor and roof deck. the foreman stated that he did not discuss or receive permission for this change in the work procedure with the operations manager. the site superintendent was also not aware of the change in the work procedure. further the foreman and others had not been on the roof before the work commenced. the foreman directed employees #1 and a coworker to wear and use fall protection. employee #1 was wearing a miller (model number e650) full body harness with a rebel protecta 10 ft long retractable lanyard device attached the harness. employee #1 and the coworker pulled the plastic over the open atrium when employee #1 fell. even though employee #1 was wearing fall protection his fall was not arrested due to the failure of the dbi-sala anchors. he fell approximately 20 ft from the roof atrium opening onto the floor and was killed.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:50 a.m. on june 27 2012 employee #1 a laborer and coworker #1 a laborer and supervisor both employed by shimmick construction co. were working on the face of the san vicente dam. they were moving a sprinkler system up and down a large metal form that contained recently poured cement. the cement which was to increase the height and depth of the dam had solidified after being kept in the metal form and the sprinkler system was being used to prevent the cement face of the dam from cracking during the curing process. employees working on the face of the dam surface use their harness and lanyard to tie off to specific areas of this metal form when performing certain activities on the dam. the metal form has only one area to which employees may tie off. it is called the strong back is one of the vertical ribs in the back section of this large metal form and is an anchorage point capable of withstanding at least 5 000 pounds for each employee. employees are prohibited from tying off to the metal shoes which are attached to the front of the form by a carter pin. however employee #1 tied off to the metal shoe when he was moving the sprinkler system. he fell along with the metal shoe approximately 40 feet down stairs near the bottom of the dam. employee #1's lanyard was still attached to the metal shoe when he was found after his fall at the bottom of the dam. employee #1 sustained a left ankle fracture. he was transported to a hospital and required surgery during several days' hospitalization. cal/osha division was notified at 10:45 a.m. on june 27 2012 and initiated its investigation at the employer's office in lakeside ca at approximately 7:50 a.m. on july 10 2012. the employer provides heavy construction services throughout the united states.,1 | |
| on june 20 2012 employee #1 and a coworker of adams roofing inc. a roofing installation and repair company arrived at a job site to replace an existing roof on a two-story single family residence. they went up the roof to survey and plan the job. they had personal fall protection equipment which included harnesses and anchor point hooks. however before they could install anchor points employee #1 slipped and fell off the edge of the roof. he fell 19 feet onto a concrete surface below. employee #1 was transported to a hospital and treated for a dislocated right elbow fractured nose and fractured right wrist. he was hospitalized for about 2 weeks. employee #1 was not a contract employee. the employer reported this accident to cal/osha on june 20 2012.,1 | |
| at approximately 3:45 p.m. on january 26 2012 a crew of five employees was working to demolish a storage closet measured approximately 9 ft. by 4 ft. by 12 ft. which is located on the third floor of a historic building. employee # 1 and four other coworkers removed the plaster and the studs from the storage closet with the exception of two studs that remained attached to the retaining wall at the left side. employee #1 and employee # 2 start prying the secondary ceiling from the original ceiling with one of the studs that was removed from the structure earlier. the secondary ceiling came down and swung across one of the wires that was attached between the two ceilings and struck employee # 1 crushing him between the wall/window and the ceiling portion that fell. the wall/window was located approximately 13 feet to the right from the storage closet.,1 | |
| on october 25 2010 employee #1 a 38-yr-old male roofer was working atop a private residence. although the employee was wearing a safety harness he fell 20 ft off the pitched roof to his death. unfortunately the safety harness was not attached as required to a secured anchor point.,1 | |
| at approximately 12:57 p.m. on october 15 2012 employee #1 a foreman/carpenter was installing window trim on residential condominiums. he set a ladder to the edge of gutters that were approximately 20 ft above grade. he extended the ladder approximately 3 ft above the gutters to access a narrow roof area below the windows to be trimmed. according employee #1 he was making his first trip up the ladder using both hands to install a screw eye as an anchor point to tie off the ladder. when employee #1 was approximately 14 ft above grade the ladder became unstable and fell. a coworker saw employee #1 hanging onto the gutter momentarily and then falling to an asphalt surface. he was hospitalized at stanford hospital for a fractured ankle a fractured wrist and other injuries. document review and employee statements indicate that this was routine employer policy prior to the incident. employee #1 did not recall what may have caused the ladder to fall. the employer's work practices for safe ladder use including tie-off were in place during the inspection of the job site. employee #1 stated that the intended location for his anchor point did not require him to lean to either side of the ladder. employee #1 indicated he had inspected the ladder prior to use and that it was not damaged and was placed on a level surface. the superintendent on duty stated that the ladder was inspected after the fall and there was no observable damage.,1 | |
| on september 7 2010 employee #1 was working on a tower for an antenna change-out/upgrade project. he was wearing a personal fall arrest system (pfas). his lanyard was connected to a mast on the antenna. the mast served as the anchorage point. the wind caused employee #1 to fall. the force generated by the fall caused the mast to bend over which allowed the snap-hook to slide off the anchorage point. employee #1 was injured when he fell approximately 85 ft and landed on an ice breaker platform where his harness became entangled in metal. he was brought to the ground by emergency service personnel. employee #1 was hospitalized for two weeks for treatment of unspecified internal injuries and fractures.,1 | |
| "at approximately 6:36 p.m. on august 17 2010 employee #1 was erecting a grain leg at a grain storage facility. employee #1 had been hoisted to the work area in a personnel platform suspended by a mobile hydraulic crane. employee #1 exited the platform and was working on top of the previously installed sections of grain leg. he was not wearing a harness or secured to an anchorage point. he was using a ratchet lever hoist (""come-a-long"") secured to the grain leg and an adjacent concrete silo in order to square up the leg. he was adjusting the come-a-long in a forward motion when the anchor in the concrete silo failed causing employee #1 to fall forward. he fell approximately 60 feet to compacted stone. other employees on the site saw employee #1 fall and emergency crews were called immediately. one of the workers on the site provided first aid. employee #1 was airlifted to the nearest trauma center. he sustained injuries including but not limited to skull fracture cervical fracture ruptured diaphragm ruptured spleen ruptured pancreas multiple internal organ contusions pelvic fractures bilateral leg fractures and arm fractures.",1 | |
| on march 9 2009 employee #1 with a paving company was preparing to pave a driveway by relocating a guy for a power line pole. after several unsuccessful attempts to dig up the wire's ground anchor he used a hacksaw to cut the wire. when the wire was free employee #1 grabbed the guy which was in contact with an overhead power line (approximately 14 964 volts). he was shocked and thrown back approximately 10 ft sustaining entry wounds on his left hand and exit wounds on both feet. employee #1 was transported by ambulance to peninsula regional medical center and later that day was transferred to crozer burn center where he was admitted for treatment. the employer/owner was on site supervising the work and witnessed the accident.,1 | |
| on february 17 2009 employee #1 a 51-year-old male construction worker with heldreth construction was working approximately forty-feet above the ground installing roof decking. employee #1 was using a harness and retractable lanyard attached to a roof anchor when he fell. the force of the fall pulled the anchor away from the decking to which it was attached allowing the employee to fall. employee #1 was killed in the fall.,1 | |
| at approximately 5:20 p.m. on december 16 2013 employee #1 and coworker #1 lathers employed by a construction contractor were working at a site where a new one-story residential building was being constructed. employee #1 was installing wire mesh on the side wall of the building. to gain access he was using a step ladder fat-top model ft130-04. employee #1 fell from the ladder a fall height of 4 feet. coworker #1 saw employee #1 on the ground after the fall. employee #1 told coworker #1 he was fine and did not require assistance. then both workers left the work site to go home. later that day at approximately 6:30 p.m. employee #1 who was home showed signs of altered mental status. he was taken to the hospital admitted and treated for an intracerebral bleed secondary to an aneurysm. employee #1 remained hospitalized for 29 days. the employer reported this event to cal/osha at 10:45 a.m. on december 17 2013. during the subsequent investigation the investigator determined that the employer was a specialty trade contractor primarily engaged in plastering and drywall. employee #1 had been directly employed by the company installing lathing and other appurtenances to receive plaster for approximately 10 months.,1 | |
| on march 6 2007 employee #1 was working for a special trade contractor primarily engaged in construction work on a commercial building project. he died and the coroner's report gave the cause of death as rupture of the aortic arch. the death was not work-related.,1 | |
| at approximately 4:45 p.m. on january 9 2008 employee #1 and coworkers were engaged in insulation work on a large anhydrous ammonia tank. the tank had been nearly emptied before work was allowed to begin. the employees were repositioning an adjustable scaffold for work the next day when a pressure relief cap was opened releasing ammonia vapors. employee #1 was transported to the hospital for treatment of superficial eye and lung burns; he was released the next day. two other coworkers were sent to the hospital for observation.,1 | |
| on june 28 2006 anhydrous ammonia was released from a pressure relief valve on the f3 kathabar dehumidifier and refrigeration unit. the anhydrous ammonia was piped from the pressure relief valve to the roof where it was released. the anhydrous ammonia collected outside of the building housing the f3 kathabar unit in the b and c fermentation tank corridor. employee #1 a mechanic was exposed to the anhydrous ammonia while he was working on a scaffold in the corridor. employee #1 experienced damage to his respiratory system as a result of the exposure and was hospitalized. employee #2 an insulator was briefly exposed to the anhydrous ammonia when he entered the b & c fermentation tank corridor to help employee #1. employee #2 was observed and given minor treatment at the hospital but he was not hospitalized.,1 | |
| at approximately 2:30 p.m. on december 6 2013 employee #1 of acoustic evolution inc. was installing an entertainment system inside a residence. he was on the third step of a little gorilla metal articulating ladder set up in the 6-foot step ladder configuration. employee #1 leaned his knees against the fourth step leaned his left hand against an adjacent left wall and began drilling a hole with the drill he held in his right hand. the ladder tipped over and employee #1 fell approximately 4 feet to the floor. emergency services were called and the rancho santa fe fire department responded. employee #1 was transported to the hospital where he was admitted and treated for a fractured right leg and fractured right ankle. this event was reported to cal/osha's san diego district office by the employer at 4:40 p.m. on december 6 2013. the ranch santa fe fire department also notified cal/osha. in its subsequent investigation cal/osha determined that the employer specialized in the design and installation of custom home audio and video systems. contributing to his fall was that employee #1 did not keep his body weight centered on the ladder.,1 | |
| on november 11 2013 employee #1 a carpenter with o'donoghue construction inc. was performing interior finished framing work. when employee #1 had finished cutting a piece of douglass fir he placed the circular saw down near his right leg and suffered a laceration on his right ankle. employee #1 was transported to the hospital where he was treated for his lacerations. employee #1 was hospitalized for three days.,1 | |
| at approximately 8:29 a.m. on november 4 2013 employee #1 with whitetail welding was picking up tie down straps that had just been removed from a load on a flatbed truck. a steel i-beam with attached guardrail became unsteady and fell striking employee #1 on the head and then pinning him at the midsection. employee #1 was transported to the hospital where he later died from his injuries. at the same time employee #2 from another contractor that was not named fell off the truck and was struck by the beam. employee #2 was hospitalized with a fractured ankle.,1 | |
| on august 27 2013 employee #1 with california state insulation fell from a ladder when it slipped while he was hanging a picture. he fell about 10 feet. he suffered a compound fracture to his right ankle. employee #1 was hospitalized.,1 | |
| on august 20 2013 employee #1 employed by a construction company was working at a residential worksite where a mobile home was being installed. he was operating a hydraulic jack to level the mobile home. he positioned the hydraulic jack under an i-beam and began to pump upward. the jack slipped off the i-beam. the mobile home shifted laterally and off the cribbing and tripods used to support it. it dropped to the ground and struck employee #1's left foot. the employer transported employee #1 to elk grove urgent care for initial evaluation. personnel at this facility stabilized the ankle and recommended that employee #1 go to the emergency room at university of california davis (u.c. davis) medical center for further treatment. employee #1 was transported to u.c. davis admitted and hospitalized for approximately two weeks. during this time the ankle swelling was allowed to subside and then surgery was performed to repair a fracture to the left ankle and a fracture to the bone across the top of the left foot. the repair required insertion of pins and screws that will remain permanently.,1 | |
| at 9:10 a.m. on august 19 2013 employees #1 and #2 employed by conco a concrete company operating as a subcontractor were working at a construction site a concrete building. they were on the first floor and assigned to clean a stack of plywood that had been stripped and removed from the upper floors. on column b-5 there was a stack of laminated top mdo (medium density overlay) plywood each piece measuring 4 feet by 8 feet by 14.75 inches. the stack had been piled (long side) vertically against the column by a forklift with employee #2 helping to guide the load. as employees #1 and #2 were removing one sheet of plywood from the stack the stack fell toward them. employee #1 tried to push employee #2 out of the way but neither escaped in time to avoid injury. they both fell onto the concrete slab underneath the plywood pile. nearby workers tried to lift up the pile and failed. single sheets had to be removed from the pile one at a time. emergency services were called and the san francisco fire department responded. employee #1 was transported to kaiser hospital in san francisco. he was treated and released the same day. employee #1 subsequently returned to the hospital for further treatment for a shattered right heel fractured toes and a fractured ankle. he was hospitalized for 8 days and underwent two surgeries where rods and bolts were implanted into his right foot and toes. employee #2 was transported to san francisco general hospital. he was treated for a bruised neck shoulder ribs arm foot and side. he was released the same day. this incident was reported to cal/osha by the san francisco fire department on august 19 2013. cal/osha sent an investigator to the job site on august 19 2013 to begin the investigation. it was determined that there were no witnesses to the incident. the foreman was on another floor of the building. interviews were conducted with employees #1 and #2 the project superintendent the foreman the field safety manager the forklift operator and the general contractor's management staff. it was determined that the stack of plywood had not been secured. the foreman stated that the plywood had a laminated top mdo (medium density overlay) and each sheet weighed approximately 45 pounds. the total weight of 13 pieces of plywood would have been just under 600 pounds. t8 ccr 1549(d) requires piles of plywood stacked on edge to be positively secured to prevent tipping or falling. the employer was cited one serious accident-related violation of this regulation. the employer also was cited for failure to report to cal/osha employee #1's 8-day hospital stay. the investigator observed other violations and the employer was cited accordingly.,1 | |
| on august 1 2013 employee #1 a 49-year-old male truck driver and temporary worker with israel & orlando de la cruz dba north cal hauling were at a new home residential construction site cleaning up construction debris. employee #1 placed a 2 in. by 12 in. by 10 ft long plank he and another employee were going to use as a walkway ramp to go from ground level up to the bed at the rear of a 20 ft long cargo truck they were using to haul trash. after using the plank as a foot ramp several times the unsecured and unanchored plank slipped from the truck deck and fell to the ground (approximately 52 in.) with employee #1 on it. employee #1 suffered a compound fracture to his left ankle requiring surgery and a three day stay in mercy san juan hospital.,1 | |
| on july 29 2013 employee #1 was working on a roof. the height of the roof was 8.33 ft. after accessing the roof he took two steps and lost his balance falling to the ground and fracturing his right ankle. employee #1 was transported to a hospital for his injuries and was seen and then released within six hours. on august 13 2013 employee #1 went to a medical center for surgery on his ankle which involved the placement of pins and needles to stabilize the ankle fracture. he was seen and then released the same day of surgery.,1 | |
| on july 17 2013 employee #1 employed by pegasus tower co. was installing structural steel for a new cellular communications tower. he had secured the harness of his personal fall arrest system to the ladder section he was standing on. the ladder section became dislodged from the tower and fell to ground level with the worker still on it. employee #1 fell approximately 50 feet. emergency services were called and employee #1 was transported by air ambulance to a regional medical care center. he was admitted and underwent surgery for a fractured foot/ankle.,1 | |
| on july 25 2013 employee #1 a communications tower worker was adjusting an antenna at the 253-ft level on a guyed 355-ft tower. he was wearing pfas; however it was not attached to the tower. the employee fell from the tower and was pronounced dead at the scene.,1 | |
| at approximately 1:00 p.m. on february 6 2012 employee #1 was working on a communication tower and he was lowering cell phone antennas. the antenna slid down the horizontal bracket and severed employee #1's left ring finger.,1 | |
| at approximately 10:00 a.m. on august 11 2011 several employees were tasked with dismantling an anderson m-46 100-ft cellular tower that was no longer needed. this tower was located on the south side of image road between highway 11 and inman road. the tower was assembled using five 20-ft triangular sections with saddles bolted to the legs to attach one section to the next making the tower progressively taller. there was a triangular platform on top of the tower housing the cellular antennas. after the antenna platform had been removed three of the employees climbed the faces of the tower to approximately 80 feet to unbolt the top section of the tower for removal by a truck mounted crane. employee #1 fell from the tower 80 feet to the ground below. emergency medical services were notified and arrived within minutes. employee #1 was alive but unresponsive. he was transported by air ambulance to university hospital where he died shortly after arrival.,1 | |
| on september 7 2010 employee #1 was operating an all-terrain forklift. he was working with a crew that was installing five 24-in. steel beams for an antenna tower control building. he helped to install three steel beams by delivering them from the north side. he brought the last two beams from the east side where the bank had a steep slope. the forklift did not reach far enough so employee #1 backed down the steep bank at an angle. employee #1 was killed when he jumped from the forklift as it flipped over. the back wheel crushed his chest.,1 | |
| on march 14 2006 employee #1 was upgrading antennas on a communications tower 150 ft high. employee #1 fell to the ground and was killed.,1 | |
| on march 10 2006 workers from a company were using a rigging system consisting of a rope to lower a 50 lb antenna from a communications tower 400 ft high. for some reason the rope broke and the antenna fell approximately 260 ft. at the same time employee #1 and three coworkers employees of betacom inc. were leaving the communications tower building for lunch when they heard a warning call indicating that something was falling. employee #1 and his coworkers ran for cover. employee #1 was struck in the head by the antenna and was killed. upon further investigation it was determined neither employee #1 or the coworkers from betacom inc. were wearing hard hats.,1 | |
| an employee was installing a new digital cellular telephone antenna on the antenna mount of an existing three-leg communication tower. he was suspended by his work positioning lanyard from an antenna mount near the top of the tower. seconds after being observed in this position the employee fell approximately 55 meters. he died of injuries sustained in the fall. the snaphook on his work positioning lanyard had previously been damaged and he was not tied off with his fall arrest lanyard.,1 | |
| two employees were replacing nine antenna panels and conducting a sweep test on a communication tower. while he was working on the tower one of the two employees fell to a lower level. he died of injuries sustained in the fall.,1 | |
| on february 18 2003 employee #1 and other employees were installing sleeve covers over the antennas on a telecommunications tower. company policy required that during the progress of work employees use fall protection when working at a height of over 6-ft. employee #1 unhooked his lanyard and inadvertently slipped and fell off the tower 120 ft to the ground. he was killed.,1 | |
| on december 30 2002 employee #1 was descending an antenna tower unhooked his lanyard and fell approximately 23 feet to the ground. employee #1 suffered a fractured wrist and an injured back and was hospitalized.,1 | |
| at approximately 10:00 a.m. on november 6 2012 employee #1 a 35-year-old male temporary worker with mcm construction inc. was working at a construction site in long beach california. employee #1 was attempting to remove and replace a broken tooth on the digging bucket at the maintenance yard for the schuyler helm bridge replacement project. employee #1 was performing repair on the shanks clamp pocket by using air arc to cut old metal off to put on a new pocket. prior to this task employee #1 had worked on a hydraulic valve at different location about a five- minute drive from the construction site. after the hydraulic valve task was completed employee #1 did not put the flammable solvent-tech brake parts cleaner- bucket away before starting the cutting grinding and welding task. employee #1 kept the plastic bucket and some dirty rags at the work-bench on the back of the truck. the work-bench was about 3 ft. above the ground and 10 ft. away from the cutting area. the grinding and cutting area was about 5 ft. above the ground. while employee #1 was using an air arc to cut the old metal off the pocket some sparks caught rags on fire behind the truck. employee #1 pulled the rags underneath the bucket to put down the fire. the solvent splashed on his upper body and caught him on fire. employee #1 suffered second and third degree burns to 40-percent of his upper body. employee #1 was transported to st. mary long beach hospital and later was transferred to ucla burn center where he was hospitalized and treated for three and a half weeks.,1 | |
| on november 9 2010 employees #1 and #2 were working on a 10 000-gallon tank that contained a concentration of vinyl fluoride. the employees were performing hot work and they were electric arc welding. the tank exploded and killed employee #1 and injured employee #2.,1 | |
| at 5:00 pm on may 21 2010 employee #1 a contract welder of brinderson engineers & constructors received thermal burns while welding a 20 in. pipe spool in an oil pipeline project. employee #1 sweatshirt caught fire while arc welding a 20 in. pipe spool at a crude oil pipeline distribution construction project located in a crude oil production collection system. welding sparks from the weld arc struck and landed on the employee's sweatshirt catching it on fire. employee #1 received 1st and 2nd degree thermal burns to the right side of body between the arm pit and waist. employee #1 was hospitalized at san joaquin medical center burn unit for more than 24 hours.,1 | |
| at approximately 6:30 a.m. on november 24 2009 employee #1 of foothill engineering was repairing a holding tank. while repairing the tank he was using an arc welder and his shirt caught on fire. employee #1 was hospitalized for burns to his torso.,1 | |
| on june 11 2009 an employee an ironworker was wearing an orange safety vest garment with a blend of polyester and cotton. the employee was arching a steel plate out of a column when his safety vest garment caught on fire. the employee received second and third degree burns for which he was hospitalized.,1 | |
| on may 26 2005 employee #1 was performing carbon arc welding at the jobsite. employee #1 was welding for approximately two hours when he smelled smoke. then employee #1 realized his cotton shirt was smoldering apparently from a spark. at the time of the incident employee #1 was wearing canvas type overalls and a leather jacket and other required personal protective equipment. training records indicate employee #1 had been trained on safe welding practices. employee #1 sustained burns and was hospitalized.,1 | |
| on august 14 2003 employee #1 was assigned to arc weld a support pole in the back yard of a property. he was left alone to perform the job and was later found dead by a coworker.,1 | |
| on july 13 2003 employee #1 was using a briggs and stratton arc welder to install metal sub-flooring on a balcony at a construction site. he contacted the exposed wires on the welding cables and was electrocuted. the welding cables were frayed and improper repairs had been made within 10 ft of the electrode end holders.,1 | |
| on june 9 2003 employee #1 was arc welding under a truck. as soon as he made the first weld a coworker heard him say something unintelligible and then discovered him suffering from cardiac arrest. employee #1 had been electrocuted. subsequent investigation revealed that he was welding with damaged cables.,1 | |
| at approximately 11:46 pm on december 12 2002 employee #1 and his coworkers were installing a vapor barrier plug in a 28-in-pipe-t and filling it with nitrogen. the foreman checked a bleeder hose several times to verify good flow to prevent any pressure buildup. one coworker was in the process of building up the inside edge of the pipe to allow the difference in the new pipe that reduces to a 16-in-pipe outlet. employee #1 was beginning to strike an arc when the plug from a vapor barrier blew struck employee #1 in the head knocked off his welding helmet and propelled him backwards. employee #1's face struck a pipe support leg brace killing him instantly,1 | |
| on october 25 2002 an employee of power plus inc. received burns by an arc flash. he was hospitalized.,1 | |
| employee #1 was tungsten-inert-gas welding in a confined space at a refinery and suffered argon asphyxiation. employee #1 was killed.,1 | |
| employee #1 was working at the bottom of a 10 ft deep pit when he passed out. a coworker who went down to rescue him started to feel sick so he emerged from the pit and called for help. he then reentered the pit with a second coworker who passed out before employee #1 could be rescued. the first coworker was again able to escape. emergency services arrived and extricated employee #1 and the second coworker from the pit. employee #1 died of asphyxia from inhalation of argon gas.,1 | |
| at approximately 7:45 a.m. on november 9 1995 employees #1 and #2 were dismantling a scaffold that was approximately 12 ft above an open 45 ft by 60 ft excavation. employee #1 allegedly fell into the pit on the west side. employee #2 ran to the ladder on the east side of the pit to help. he collapsed at the bottom of the pit by the ladder. employees #3 and #4 also went into the pit by the east side ladder. employee #3 collapsed behind the ladder on a dirt mound about 3 to 5 ft above the bottom of the pit. while descending the ladder employee #4 began to feel lightheaded and weak in the knees and was pulled out of the pit by two reynolds employees. two coworkers who were fire brigade members also responded to the emergency. one descended the ladder without scba and collapsed at the bottom of the pit on top of employee #2. the other coworker also started down the ladder without scba began to feel lightheaded and weak in the knees and was pulled out by reynolds employees. employees #1 through #3 died of asphyxia and employee #4 was hospitalized for approximately one month. argon gas had been used instead of compressed air to operate a pump that removed water from the pit.,1 | |
| at approximately 1:00 p.m. on december 18 2013 employee #1 a crew foreman employed by gm construction and developers inc. was working at a building site engaged in bituminous concrete placement. he was operating a chop saw when he cut his left lower arm/wrist. emergency services were called and employee #1 was transported to the university of california davis medical center. he was admitted and treated which included surgery following the initial treatment. employee #1 was released from the hospital at approximately 2:00 p.m. on december 21 2013. this event was reported to cal/osha by the employer's office manager at 2:05 p.m. on december 18 2013.,1 | |
| on september 23 2013 employee #1 a journeyman plumber was working for a plumbing company and providing services at a residential building. to unclog a drain he needed to access the roof of the building. employee #1 used an extension ladder to go up to the roof of the one-story house. after completing his work he started descending the ladder when it slipped out. employee #1 fell onto a concrete driveway below and fractured his left arm. emergency medical personnel were summoned. they arrived and transported him to a medical center where he received treatment and was then hospitalized.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:30 a.m. on september 3 2013 employee # 1 was heating hot asphalt oil spray wand using a propane torch. during the heating of spray wand a coworker attempted to reposition the wand and accidentally pressed the nozzle control handle that blow out hot oil and diesel. a flash fire occurred and caught employee #1's clothing on fire. the coworker responded to the accident and drove the employee to an area hospital where he was treated for second degree burns to his neck and arms. employee #1 remained hospitalized.,1 | |
| a power line crew was installing all dielectric self-supporting fiber-optic cable onto structures supporting an existing 69-kilovolt overhead power line. as part of the project the crew reinforced the existing structures and installed the fiber-optic cable. to install the cable the crew would hang sheaves use a pulling rope to pull the cable through the sheaves and permanently attach the cable to the structure. the employees would reinforce the existing structures by replacing some poles installing additional cross braces below the power line and installing supporting braces above the crossarm. the employees worked with the power line energized some of the time and deenergized at other times. the employer relied on employee work practices to avoid violating the minimum approach distance when the line was energized. however because of the placement of the braces and fiber-optic cable maintaining the minimum approach distance was not possible on most structures. one of the employees was completing the task of clipping in the fiber-optic cable on a two-pole structure while the power line was energized. the employee was attaching the cable to the structure with a housing that included a rubber boot and reinforcing rods. as the employee was wrapping the rods around the cable one of the rods got stuck. when he jerked on the 1.8-meter-long rod to free it it passed too close to the power line and current arced to the rod. the employee was electrocuted and set on fire by the electric arc. his coworkers conducted pole-top rescue lowered him to the ground and administered cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. their efforts were to no avail as the injured employee was pronounced dead at the scene.,1 | |
| a two-person crew was framing a single-phase utility pole to a three-phase pole. one of the employees bent back an armor rod then reached for the other part of the rod. either he brushed the armor rod (which presumably was on the energized phase conductor) or sweat poured from his glove onto the energized armor rod. the employee was electrocuted.,1 | |
| a three-person crew was tying a deenergized overhead power line to insulators on a crossarm on a utility pole. an energized 69-kilovolt overhead power line was also carried on this pole. two of the employees were belted off at a height such that the crossarm was at waist level. one of them the foreman on the job started to remove a 4- or 5-foot section of armor rod from a hand line. as he was removing the armor rod he raised it into contact with the energized power line and received an electric shock. the employees on the pole were not using electrical protective equipment nor were the energized lines protected from contact. the injured employee (who was hospitalized for his injuries) had about 1 year of experience at the time of the accident. the other two employees had 6 months and 3 months experience.,1 | |
| at approximately 10:45 a.m. on july 30 2013 employee #1 was excavating structures for water and sewer pipe lines. a sliver of metal teeth from the excavator struck the employee's face puncturing his cheek as it traveled. employee #1 was transported to an area hospital with laceration to his carotid artery. employee #1 later died of his injury.,1 | |
| at approximately 10:30 a.m. on april 1 2013 an employee was working as a cabinet maker for a firm that manufactured and installed cabinets. the employee worked directly for the employer at the site. he was using a ripsaw to shorten pieces of lumber for the face frame of a cabinet. he was leaning against some moving lumber to help guide it through a self-feeding circular ripsaw. he was on the west side of the ripsaw leaning on the north side of the lumber that was against the fence where the stock was fed into the equipment. the equipment being used was a northtech model number nt-sl2000xl industrial ripsaw with serial number 0828003. because the employee was leaning against the moving stock he did not observe a splinter on the lumber. the splinter punctured the inner side of his left thigh for approximately 2 inches (50 millimeters) injuring his femoral vein. he was in the hospital for three days. the incident was reported by the employer to the bakersfield district office at 3:12 p.m. that same day.,1 | |
| on december 27 2012 employee #1 a 42-year-old drywall installer employed by grayhawk llc was working at a commercial building. he was working from a baker scaffold at an elevation of approximately 23 inches as he attempted to install wood sheathing (plywood) across a temporary exterior wall opening. employee #1 did not have the scaffold's casters in the locked position. as he attempted to screw in the plywood he reached forward away from the scaffold. the scaffold began to roll out from underneath him. employee #1 fell forward off the scaffold. his left thigh struck a structural upright member of the scaffold causing a large contusion and swelling. he finished his shift and commuted home. later that evening employee #1 went to the hospital complaining of pain and swelling in his left leg. he was admitted and surgery was performed to correct bleeding and a tear in his left superficial femoral artery. employee #1 remained hospitalized due to the formation of blood clots in his legs and lungs. on january 2 2013 employee #1 suffered a cardiac arrest likely due to the pulmonary clotting and died.,1 | |
| at approximately 3:00 p.m. on december 5 2012 a serious accident occurred at jobsite where employee #1 was engaged in drilling piles for a secant pile shoring system for an excavation. on the day of the accident employee #1 set a ladder up against a casing in order to attach the rigging from the forklift to the casing. the ground that day was muddy and about half way up the ladder the casing fell away from him. it hit the counterweight of the drill rig and ended up landing across his left leg and lower torso. employee #1 suffered a crushed pelvis a compound fracture of his left femur a severed femoral artery and a torn colon.,1 | |
| on october 31 2011 a home owner builder was building his new single-home residence. he was up on a 6-foot ladder with a skil saw and the ladder tipped over and caused him to fall down. when he fell the skil saw he was using cut him under the arm severed an artery and caused him to bleed out. the owner-builder was killed. he was pronounced dead on site and was taken by the coroner's office. the la county fire department and la county coroner's office reported the fatality to the west covina district office on the day of the event. no employees were at the establishment.,1 | |
| at approximately 11:15 a.m. on october 14 2010 employee #1 was trying to find the existing water line so that he could install a connecting water line leading to a new building. there was an existing trench that measured 2.5-ft by 3.83-ft by 19.83-ft and the employer was using a backhoe to reach a depth of 9 feet in the trench. employee #1 was digging with a shovel in the bottom of the excavation when the wall that was underneath the spoil pile caved in and he was engulfed. the employer tried using the backhoe in an attempt to free employee #1. it was determined that employee #1 died from a laceration of the aorta from the backhoe.,1 | |
| at approximately 10:40 a.m. on september 14 2011 employees #1 #2 #3 and #4 were working on a light duty scaffold (25 pounds/square foot) with 13 coworkers. all 17 employees were working for their employer a registered asbestos abatement contractor. the scaffold had been erected to remove asbestos prior to the demolition of the building. the scaffold collapsed and all 17 employees fell 18 feet to the ground. emergency services were called and employees #1 through #4 were transported to a local hospital. employees #1 and #2 were admitted for treatment of unspecified serious injuries sustained in the fall.,1 | |
| on november 24 2008 employee #1 was pulling down duct work in preparation for an asbestos removal job at the san joaquin delta college goleman library. a piece of 24-inch duct work was falling and was about to strike employee #1. to avoid being struck by the duct work employee #1 decided to jump off the 6-foot ladder. he fractured his right ankle in the approximate 4.5-foot jump off the ladder. employee #1 was hospitalized.,1 | |
| on april 30 2008 employee #1 was using a sludge hammer to knock down a 9-ft high cinder block asbestos wall. he struck the wall near the bottom causing the wall to collapse on him. employee #1 was killed. he did not use scaffolding to access the upper parts of the wall first.,1 | |
| on february 19 2008 employee #1 and a coworker were installing metal decking onto the steel beams below a skylight in the lobby area of towson town center mall. this was to serve as containment for subsequent asbestos removal. employee #1 fell approximately 20 ft from the steel beams to the concrete floor. he was hospitalized at the university of maryland shock trauma center for a fractured skull a fractured nose and fractured arms. the investigation revealed that employee #1 was not wearing fall protection equipment at the time of this accident. the coworker had just returned to the ground level via a scissors lift and did not see what caused employee #1 to fall.,1 | |
| on may 16 2007 employee #1 was working within an asbestos containment with two coworkers. he was wearing all of his personal protective equipment required for the job. employee #1 was removing a suspended pipe which was to be cut to bag out size. while standing on the third or fourth rung of a step ladder he began to remove the supports for this pipe with an angled grinder when the one remaining support for the pipe broke free from the ceiling. the pipe fell from the ceiling in a diagonal direction and struck the ladder that employee #1 was working from. he fell backward from the ladder approximately 6 feet and struck his head on the brick floor killing him.,1 | |
| on july 8 2006 employee #1 was standing at the 7-ft level of a properly positioned 10-ft stepladder while setting up critical barriers in preparation for an asbestos and lead abatement job. he was using a hand stapler and duct tape to secure the plastic sheeting to the walls. employee #1 was injured when he lost his balance and fell off the ladder. he was hospitalized for 14 days for surgery for his head injury. as a result of this injury he lost the vision in his left eye.,1 | |
| at approximately 2:30 p.m. on march 14 2006 employee #1 and a coworker his son were working in construction doing teardown work in a building. they had been working side by side on the day of the accident and the day before. they had removed the plastic material used to contain fibers during asbestos abatement on the sixth and fifth floors. that afternoon they reached the fourth floor. at the time of the accident they were removing the plastic containment material near a floor opening approximately 8 feet wide and 12.5 feet long. the opening was there so that a skid-steer loader like a bobcat could be lowered from one floor to another using a hoist. the employees' assigned task of removing plastic from the walls and floor of the area required them to be within 6 feet of the floor opening with the exception of the east wall. neither employee #1 nor his coworker were wearing fall protection and there were no guardrails. employee #1's coworker was on a ladder facing south and removing plastic when he heard employee #1 make an exclamatory remark and fall through the hole. employee #1 was transported to los angeles county+usc medical center. he was dead due to multiple injuries.,1 | |
| on february 1 2006 employee #1 was working on a step ladder helping a coworker install temporary lighting. another employee was working on an aerial lift fastening furring strips to the ceiling prior to the installation of plastic sheeting to seal the area for asbestos removal. the employee in the lift dropped a section of metal pipe (approximately 5.5-ft-long) which then rolled off a sloped concrete roof and struck employee #1. he then fell 8 ft to a concrete floor and sustained internal injuries. employee #1 was transported to creighton medical center where he was pronounced dead.,1 | |
| at approximately 1:00 p.m. on december 30 2005 employee #1 was working from a make shift scaffolding on the inside of an elevator shaft area located on the first floor. he was removing asbestos from the area. as employee #1 was working the elevator car which was above him descended due to lack of hydraulic pressure. employee #1 was pinned under the elevated car and was killed. the immediate cause of death was asphyxia. employee #1 was not protected from the elevated car since he did not secure the pressure control valve at the base of the elevator hydraulic cylinder. he also did not secure the hydraulic system from being activated or reenergized. in addition employee #1 did not shore supports under the elevated car to ensure that the car stayed elevated.,1 | |
| on april 18 2005 employee #1 was part of an asbestos removal crew removing the old roof from a building. it consisted of metal panels and sections of glass windows reinforced with chicken wire. employee #1 was wearing a harness and lanyard but was not tied off. he was unscrewing the bolts of one of the panels when he stepped backward and fell through the glass to the ground below. the distance from the roof to the ground was approximately 46 feet. he was killed.,1 | |
| at 10:30 a.m. on december 21 2004 employee #1 and a coworker laboring for ontario specialty contracting inc. at 1595 wynkoop street in denver co were working on the fourth level of the interior of a building being prepared for demolition. water was being sprayed on debris that had been removed from the roof as part of an asbestos abatement process. as a result several inches of water in depth had accumulated in an area adjacent to an elevator shaft. employee #1 and his coworker decided to pry open the elevator doors to allow the water to drain down the elevator shaft. at this time employee #1 lost his balance and fell 65 ft down the elevator shaft. employee #1 was killed.,1 | |
| on november 11 2004 employees of a demolition contractor performed demolition in the lobby of building 103 at the g.d heil inc. facility located in chatsworth ca. the on-site employer was an aerospace company engaged in the manufacture of aerospace parts and aircrafts. the demolition contractor was in the process of renovating the lobby of building 103. the demolition involved the removal of tile flooring and paneling attached to light soffits. approximately 8 inches away from the paneling was surfacing material on the soffits. boeing had identified the surfacing material during prior surveys as asbestos-containing. in the scope of work specifications for this project all sprayed acoustical ceiling surfaces were assumed to contain asbestos. this scope of work was provided to the contractors. when the paneling was removed by the demolition employees oversprayed surfacing material was found behind the paneling. at that point the job was shut down and an asbestos abatement company was hired to abate and clean-up the project. the employees involved in the incident were sent to a physician for a physical examination. none of the employees involved in the incident were hospitalized. an accident investigation revealed that the demolition contractor failed to provide asbestos awareness training to its employees. a possible asbestos exposure might have occurred.,1 | |
| at 9:30 p.m. on november 2 2004 employee #1 was performing asbestos removal for an asbestos contractor in fresh meadows ny. he was standing on a metal ventilation duct and was reaching toward the wall when he let out a scream and fell onto the duct. employee #1 was electrocuted.,1 | |
| employee #1 worked in the cable industry for more than 20 years. the employees in this industry drill and pull cable on structures where asbestos-containing building materials or presumed asbestos-containing building materials could be present. no air monitoring or training was conducted for employees performing this type of work. no exposure could be documented for the past six months. employee #1 died from mesothelioma that is caused from exposure to asbestos.,1 | |
| at 12:30 a.m. on may 14 2003 employee #1 was killed in a serious industrial accident that occurred at the orange mall in orange california. employee #1 was an asbestos worker hired by marcor remediation inc. as a full time employee on may 1 2003. he was one of 13 workers assigned to work at the orange mall to perform asbestos removal. on may 14 2003 at about 10:00 p.m. the supervisor arrived at the job site. he helped his crew prepare the containment area and check their personal protective equipment. the crew made their entry into the containment area at approximately midnight. seven workers used three scissor lifts to access the ceiling where asbestos removal work was to take place. one worker would wet down the asbestos-containing ceiling drywall boards while the other six used chisels and hammers to break down the ceiling material. the employees performing the removal left the lift platforms and climbed onto the ceiling framework to break down the material. the lift being used by employee #1 was moved out of the way to allow the material being broken to fall directly onto the floor. the supervisor and the remaining 6 workers were at floor level sweeping up and bagging the fallen debris. the workers performing the breakdown crawled along the wood framework made of 2-inch by 4-inch wood members to access adjacent ceiling boards. the structural member on which employee #1 was located broke causing him to fall 19 feet to the concrete floor. the employer had not provided the employees with fall protection. employee #1 died from head trauma and multiple fractures throughout his body shortly after he fell.,1 | |
| employees #1 through #10 were engaged in asbestos abatement work at a sears retail store in a shopping mall. they were inside a 6 000 square foot containment with 14 foot ceilings using a propane-powered floor scraper to remove the two layers of flooring and most of the mastic from the concrete subfloor. one employee was driving the scraper while others sprayed a wetting agent and shoveled the flooring into bags. after using the floor-scraping machine for approximately 3 hours the employees began to experience nausea and dizziness. emergency services was called and all ten workers were transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. their highest blood-gas readings were in the low 20s but none suffered permanent injury. two 2 000-cubic-foot-per-minute negative air machines were being used to evacuate air from the containment. the floor scraper was a terminator 2 manufactured by the innovatech products and equipment company. it was designed to emit 40 parts per million of carbon monoxide at the tailpipe but testing during the inspection showed that it was emitting 10 000 parts per million. the employer had been performing all maintenance on the terminator 2 in-house and he did not use an exhaust gas analyzer when tuning the engines as required by the manufacturer.,1 | |
| "on july 4 1999 employee #1 was part of an asbestos-removal crew working to remove asbestos from the interior of a church. employee #1 and a coworker disassembled the top (third) section of a mobile scaffold and placed the removed section on top of the scaffold planks on the second level. they moved the scaffold to another location. when employee #1 climbed back up the scaffold he grabbed the third level brace that was sitting on top of the scaffold. the unsecured section of the scaffold slid toward employee #1 and he lost his balance and fell from the side of the tower. employee #1 was not trained on the erection and dismantling of the scaffold and the erection and dismantling of the scaffold was not performed under the supervision and direction of a qualified person. employee #1 sustained a head injury and was transported to the hospital and admitted into the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of a ""closed head injury"".",1 | |
| employee #1 was working on a platform approximately 14 ft above the ground removing asbestos. employee #1 was not using fall protection. employee #1 fell off the platform and died from the injuries sustained in the fall.,1 | |
| employee #1 and a coworker were using a 5 to 6 ft tall rolling scaffold to remove duct work as part of an asbestos remediation project. the scaffold had to be moved occasionally and the workers had been instructed to remain seated during this procedure. at the time of the accident employee #1 decided to stand and to hang onto the duct work as the scaffold moved. when he finally let go he fell backward to the floor striking his head and sustaining a small laceration on his elbow from hitting a piece of metal. the scaffold had no guardrails.,1 | |
| at about 9:00 a.m. on august 22 1995 employee #1 a 43-year-old asbestos removal worker of westair technology inc. was removing asbestos at a military facility in san diego. the work was being performed in a 3 ft trench where a large steam line lies under a street. employee #1 stepped on a pipe support bracket that broke under his weight and caused a pipe to fall and strike his left ankle. other workers in the vicinity lifted the pipe off his leg and he was then taken to the employer's medical clinic where he was diagnosed with a fractured ankle. employee #1 will be off work approximately 4 to 6 months as a result of the accident. no one witnessed the accident. the company specializes in asbestos and lead abatement. employee #1 was a union-trained insulation worker and had several years experience removing asbestos. ladders were available for use but employee #1 elected not to move the ladder down the trench.,1 | |
| on or about june 6 1995 to july 27 1995 at northridge peppertree condominiums in northridge ca employees #1 through #10 were exposed to asbestos during removal of approximately 1 660 square feet of friable acoustical asbestos ceiling material. the employees were without protection.,1 | |
| a laborer performing asbestos removal work was pulling a deenergized electric cable from some conduit. he opened the rear panel of a large electrical cabinet so that he could pull the cable. the employee was not using electrical protective equipment and the circuit had not been deenergized. the laborer contacted 480-volt circuit parts within the cabinet and was electrocuted.,1 | |
| an asbestos abatement worker was clearing access to a work space where he was to install a plywood containment enclosure. he needed to move an electric cable to get it out of the way. the 277-volt cable was energized and the employee was electrocuted when he cut into it with bolt cutters.,1 | |
| "on september 21 2008 employee #1 along with coworkers #1 #2 and #3 were tearing down the brick doors to the settling chamber of a kiln. employee #1 was operating the brock a remote controlled hammering machine used to remove bricks while the coworkers were using a water hose to spray and cool the product as it came out of the settling chamber. coworker #1 heard a faint ""tha- thunk"" sound looked back and saw that a large cloud of ash coming towards him. he then ran out of harms way. employees #1 and coworkers #2 and #3 did not see the cloud hot ash and were totally engulfed by it. the employee and coworkers #2 and #3 sustained second and third degree burns were transported to the integris baptist burn center in oklahoma city. employee #1 died seven days later. note: there is only one injury line but three employees were injured in this accident.",1 | |
| on october 3 2006 employee #1 was on the seventh floor of an electric power generation facility cleaning fly ash from a hopper inside a bunker. the hopper which collected fly ash from a boiler had become blocked. employee #1 and two coworkers entered the bunker through a portal and the guardrail was opened so the two coworkers could run a flex hose into the hopper to vacuum the fly ash to a truck. employee #1 was dislodging ash in the hopper the ash engulfed him. he died of asphyxia. the crew was not using safety harnesses nor were any of them attached to lifelines.,1 | |
| at approximately 10:30 a.m. on may 13 2005 the damper for a flue gas desulfurization (fgd) by-pass duct cycled between open and closed successively. this cycling created a disruption and turbulence in the air flowing through the duct. this in turn caused a large amount of fly ash to be knocked loose and blown into a work space enveloping everyone inside the by-pass duct. in the process of evacuating the area many of the employees inhaled the fly ash which caused lung irritations. the accident resulted in nine employees being transported to local area hospitals with three employees being admitted for observation and further treatment. a review and investigation of the work area determined that the controls for the damper were not identified and isolated to prevent inadvertent operation.,1 | |
| five employees of a scaffolding company were building a scaffold inside the combustion chamber of a fluidized bed boiler. the boiler had been shut down due to a tube leak. residual ash was left in the particle return system. the employees were testing in order to locate the leak when water entered the particle return system and came in contact with the hot ash. this caused an eruption of steam and ash. employee #1 sustained burns on 90 percent of his body and died. employee #2 sustained second- and third-degree burns on 80 percent of his body. employee #3 sustained second- and third-degree burns on 60 percent of his body. employee #4 sustained burns on 30 percent of his body. employees #2 3 and 4 were hospitalized. employee #5 was not hospitalized.,1 | |
| at around 10:00 p.m. on november 10 2013 employee #1 with villager construction inc. with a coworker were using an asphalt milling machine (wirtgen; model number: w2100) to grind out existing asphalt from an interstate at a railroad bridge overpass. employee # 1 was standing on the ground checking the depth of the cut into the asphalt using a handheld pendant attached to the machine. the pedant could stretch out from ten to 15 ft. this allowed employee #1 to walk back and forth checking the cut. the operator was on the top of the milling machine controlling the operation of the machine and ensuring that the milling machine and dump truck (driven by a second coworker who worked for an independent trucking service) kept a safe working distance. a different company protective services inc. (psi) was responsible for the traffic control of the job site and had shut down the inside lane of a three lane section of the interstate so that work could be conducted on that lane. the entire work zone was approximately two miles long from start to finish. employee #1 and the operator of the milling machine had completed milling four sections (eight total passes) of the inside lane at the bridge overpasses and were waiting for psi to shut down the center lane. dual lane shut down of the inside and center lanes of the interstate was completed around 9:30 p.m. and employee #1 and the milling machine operator milled two sections (four total passes) of the center lane. once both sides of the overpass were milled out approximately 200 ft on each side employee #1 and the operator of the milling machine moved the milling machine down the interstate approximately1 000 ft to a railroad overpass and began setting up to mill the center lane sections. the truck driver backed his truck into position and remained in the truck to move the truck slowly forward as milling took place. employee #1 was positioned between the milling machine and the concrete median dividers inside the coned off work zone. the lanes of travel were approximately 12 ft wide so the milling machine made two passes since it can only cut seven ft wide on each section to cover the entire lane. employee #1 was standing approximately three ft in the far inside lane on the ground between milling machine and interior median wall inside of the approved traffic control set up and approximately midway up the machine and 17 ft from the traffic control devices and flow of traffic. the milling machine was approximately nine ft wide by 50 ft long while operating. employee #1 was guarded by the machine from the flow of traffic. approximately five to ten minutes into the first pass the milling machine operator noticed lights hitting the reflectors on the inside wall and turned briefly to see a vehicle coming. the operator thought it was the project manager coming to check on the status of the project. then the operator realized that the oncoming vehicle was not equipped with a strobe as required in work zones. the operator turned and yelled for employee # 1 to run for safety as a chevrolet tahoe came down the inside lane where employee #1 was standing. the driver of the tahoe continued traveling in the far inside lane of the work zone where employee #1 was struck and thrown some 100 ft from where he was originally standing. the vehicle was moving approximately 45 mph per hour. as he was transferred to a hospital by emergency personnel employee #1 was treated for severe trauma lacerations fractures and contusions to the body and head. employee #1 was pronounced dead at the hospital. the driver of the vehicle disregarded the traffic control set up all warning lights on the rear of the milling machine and cone spacing of 100 ft. the construction work zone was set up correctly with all signage cone spacing tapering attenuators and lighting; all of the traffic control set up was approved by mutcd for this type of tr,1 | |
| at approximately 1:45 p.m. on august 27 2013 employee #1 with robert a. bothman inc. was working behind a parked three-axle dump truck. he was working with a coworker and an independent contractor and was repairing the asphalt pavement. the truck reportedly was parked on a pathway near the top of a small hill that connected the track and field area to the main campus of the school where they were working. the driver of the truck reported that he: parked the truck; set the brake; exited the vehicle; and was at the rear of the truck where the group of workers was repairing the asphalt pavement. then the truck began to roll backwards down the hill. employee #1 was unable to get out of the path of the truck and was struck by the vehicle. all of the witnesses reported that employee #1 was obviously dead from the injuries he sustained. based upon the evidence gathered during the investigation the employer did not ensure that the vehicle was under positive control at all times by ensuring that the parking brake was set and the wheels were chocked or otherwise effectively prevented from movement by effective mechanical means.,1 | |
| at approximately 12:00 p.m. on august 22 2013 employee #1 a heavy equipment operator employed by all american asphalt was operating an asphalt roller on hot road material as part of a freeway on-ramp paving project. he began to experience dizziness nausea and weakness. employee #1 who had begun his shift at approximately 6:30 a.m. took his first break and drank about a cup (paper cone cup) of water. he then resumed operating the asphalt roller. at approximately 12:30 p.m. employee #1's symptoms of dizziness nausea and weakness intensified and he was unable to continue working. employee #1 managed to walk to a pickup truck where coworker #1 employed by a subcontractor was sitting. employee #1 asked for assistance. coworker #1 called a manager provided water to employee #1 and allowed employee #1 to cool down in the pickup truck with the air conditioner running. emergency medical services were called. upon arrival they began treating employee #1 by administering iv fluids. employee #1 then was transported by ambulance to riverside county regional medical center where he was admitted and treated for heat related illness. employee #1 was discharged from the hospital the following afternoon august 23 2013. the employer reported this incident to cal/osha at approximately 6:05 p.m. on august 22 2013. cal/osha's investigation determined that all american asphalt was primarily engaged in the construction of roads streets freeways alleys public sidewalks guardrails parkways and airports. employee #1 had been employed by all american asphalt for approximately six days. however prior to the day of the incident he had not been assigned to work a full shift out in the field. a high temperature of 99 degrees fahrenheit was recorded on august 22 2013.,1 | |
| on july 1 2013 employee #1 was the designated hot lugger in a roofing project using hot liquid asphalt. after filling up the barrel on the roof with the hot asphalt the employee tripped slipped and lost his footing causing the hot liquid asphalt to spill out of the barrel and onto his face and hands. employee #1's face shield had fallen off and the liquid got inside his gloves. employee #1 was taken by ambulance to the burn unit at a local hospital where he was treated for burns to his face and hands. the employee remains hospitalized.,1 | |
| an incident occurred as employee #1s was working painting a roof when he slipped near the peak of the roof and slid to the edge falling to the concrete and asphalt drive below. a coworker attempted to grab employee #1 but was unsuccessful. employee #1 was taken to a local area hospital suffering two broken legs from the fall.,1 | |
| on january 2 2013 employee #1 a carpenter employed by chiaramonte construction company was operating a power buggy to transport stones from a residential housing construction site to a dumping area. the dumping area was located approximately 2 000 feet away on fire department property. the employee stood on the operating platform of the power buggy and drove the buggy approximately 500 feet on a public county roadway. the buggy nose-dived and catapulted the employee approximately 10 feet in the air. the employee landed in the asphalt culvert along the right side of the roadway in front of the fire department. fire department personnel witnessed and responded to the event. the employee was flown by life flight to a hospital shock trauma facility. he was hospitalized and treated for head trauma lacerations to the scalp that required five stitches and a torn tendon in his left knee that required surgery. investigation determined that the power buggy was operated on a 6-degree slope on a public county road whereas the operator's manual did not permit the buggy to be driven on public roadways. the manual specified a maximum buggy speed of 7 mph and the operator was traveling at approximately 5 mph. the operator was hauling large rocks an activity not permitted by the buggy manufacturer. the operator's manual states that the buggy is intended to haul only free-flowing material. the employee was not trained in the safe operation of the power buggy.,1 | |
| at approximately 1:15 p.m. on november 7 2012 employee #1 a 26-year-old male with pioneer contractors inc. was working at a multi-employer construction project of a new construction of a hospital complex encompassing approximately seven acres. pioneer contractors inc. had a written contract with the general contractor to install approximately 17 000 square feet of built-up type roofing system on the central utility plant building of the kaiser hospital project. employee #1 was transferring molten roofing tar from a pitch kettle to a metal five-gallon tar bucket. the bottom of the tar bucket became stuck to the roof. as employee #1 attempted to work the tar bucket loose from the roof some of the molten tar spilled over to the top of the tar bucket and down into employee #1's glove. employee #1 received serious burn injuries to his right wrist and hand in the event. employee #1 was initially taken to kaiser hospital in oakland california for treatment of his injury and then transferred to st. francis hospital in san francisco california for further treatment. employee #1 sustained serious burns to his right hand and wrist that required more than 24 hours of hospitalization. based upon the documentary evidence gathered during the investigation it was concluded that the personal protective equipment did not eliminate preclude or mitigate the hazard of molten roofing tar spilling down employee #1's glove. this resulted in serious burns to his wrist and hand. the employer was a roofing contractor with approximately 13 years of experience and with eight employees on the job-site. employee #1 was not a manager or supervisor and was working within his trade and at the task assigned to him.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:58 a.m. on october 8 2012 at the time of the accident employee #1 told the inspector he was in the elevated dump box of dump truck cleaning the corners of the dump box of asphalt material by shoveling the asphalt to the chute ditch gate. employee #1's coworker stated that he was in the truck cab while employee #1 was cleaning and shoveling the asphalt material in the dump box. employee #1 said that he was given a signal to move forward and when he engaged the truck's engine and began to move employee #1 lost his footing and fell out of the dump truck box to the roadway surface. employee #1 was taken to a local hospital where he spent more than a day. employee #1 suffered multiple fractures due to this accident.,1 | |
| at 2:00 p.m. on october 3 2012 employee #1 employed by western states roof systems inc. an industrial and commercial roofing systems contractor was doing roofing work with six coworkers at a commercial building site. employee #1 was on the roof and carrying two 5-gallon buckets of asphalt for delivery to his coworkers. his shoes became stuck by the wet sticky asphalt that was stained on the roof. he lost his balance and fell forward. the hot asphalt he was carrying splashed on his left forearm. he was hospitalized and treated for third degree chemical burns to his forearm. the employer reported this accident to cal/osha's los angeles office at 4:20 p.m. on october 4 2012. employee #1 had been hired as a laborer by the company at the end of august 2012. his job duties included delivering buckets of asphalt and other building materials to his coworkers and performing other general construction site labor. he was covered by the employer's workers' compensation insurance policy.,1 | |
| at approximately 12:00 p.m. on september 6 2012 employee #1 sustained serious injuries when his left wrist was burned by hot rubberized asphalt. employee #1 was attempting to pour hot rubberized asphalt on to the vertical surface of a planter above ground level. the rubberized asphalt was intended to be waterproofing for the planter. employee #1 was treated and released for severe burns to his wrist and hand from the accident.,1 | |
| on september 26 2013 employee #1 a jobsite superintendent with castlewood consulting llc was operating a track excavator (case cx36b; serial number: ndtn63778). he was still in the cab of the excavator when he attempted to drive past the corner of the house under construction. employee #1 had opened the door of the cab to judge the distance between the house and the excavator and he either hit the controls to move forward or the excavator shifted in the mud. employee #1 was pinned between the house and the excavator. when coworkers extricated him it was too late to save his life. the excavator was rented for this contractor and employee #1 was the only employee on this construction site who worked for this contractor. the employer had not provided training to employee #1.,1 | |
| on september 10 2013 employee #1 and coworker #1 employed by a heavy construction contractor specializing in demolition and other site preparation were engaged in demolishing a commercial building. the building's structure consisted of concrete floors columns panels and metal beams. the building had three stories with a total height of 69 feet. the two workers were operating excavators to demolish columns and bays and drop them to the ground. on the previous day they had left an overhang of concrete from three bays. on the morning of september 10 2013 coworker #1 continued to demolish columns while employee #1 used his excavator to break up concrete on the ground. coworker #1 used his excavator to pull down a column. the overhanging concrete fell to the ground crushing employee #1 and killing him. this fatality was investigated by minnesota osha. at the time of this report mnosha had proposed three serious citations for the employer and no citations for the general contractor.,1 | |
| at approximately 9:25 a.m. on august 20 2013 employee #1 of tysons service corporation was working as part of a three-person crew assigned to demolish an existing single-family home. the employer had been contracted to perform the demolition in preparation for the construction of a new home. the work crew had arrived on site at 7:30 a.m. to disconnect the water and sewer lines to the house and cap them off. at approximately 9:25 a.m. the crew was digging a trench the length of the carport in an attempt to locate the sewer line extending from the house. according to the subsequent investigation employee #1 apparently was in an unsupported 14-foot 8-inch deep trench and using a probe to locate the sewer line. the trench wall collapsed on top of employee #1. emergency services were called. fairfax county fire & rescue responded and found only the victim's left hand exposed above the soil surface. the officer in charge evaluated the scene pronounced that employee #1 was dead and determined that it was now a recovery operation. the fairfax county fire & rescue department utilized the technical rescue team to recover the victim. employee #1 was recovered from the trench collapse at 5:15 p.m. on august 20 2013.,1 | |
| on august 19 2013 employee #1 a carpenter employed by medallion security door & window company of maryland inc. was performing excavation work at a residential worksite. he was working in a 30-inch diameter 7-foot 2-inch deep excavation. the excavation collapsed and completely buried him. employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene. the subsequent investigation established asphyxia as the immediate cause of death.,1 | |
| at approximately 12:50 p.m. on november 14 2011 employee #1 and coworkers were involved in a hydrostatic testing project which required the excavation of a street to remove and replace faulty high-pressure valves. a request was given to retrieve an end shore jack in the excavation site. employee #1 choked a lifting strap around the middle of the end shore jack where a hook on a backhoe was to be connected. a coworker operated the backhoe. as employee #1 positioned the hook on the strap the backhoe operator moved the hoist up which suddenly jerked the hook and the strap upward. employee #1's left thumb was caught between the hook and the strap amputating the tip of his thumb. the backhoe operator reported that he could not clearly see employee #1; however other employees stated otherwise. further one of the employees stated that employee #1 was standing on the pipe above the jack being removed so the top of his head was at the street level. after the incident employee #1 was transported to a medical center where he underwent procedures for finger amputation and was hospitalized for postoperative care.,1 | |
| on october 25 2010 three male construction workers (ages ranging 31-51) were riding the load line of a hoist while in the process of installing a new antennae on a communication tower. the mast that the upper block was attached to catastrophically failed plunging the three workers (employees #1 #2 and #3) 20-30 ft. to the ground. all was hospitalized; two with fractures and the third with multiple cuts and lacerations,1 | |
| on may 19 2009 employee #1 may have inadvertently installed the winch cable hook to the safety cable as opposed to the transition plate of the hoist cables where it should have been attached. because this equipment was being attached inside a light pole most of the installation was accomplished through touch because visibility was limited. since the safety cable was also attached to the transition plate employee #1 may have thought the winch hook was properly installed and holding the hoist cables. later when he reached into the light pole to release the winch hook from where he thought it was attached it slid down the safety cable under sufficient tension and severely injured the fourth and fifth fingers of his left hand. employee #1 was transported to a medical center where he underwent treatment including amputations of the severely injured fingers and was released.,1 | |
| "at approximately 1:06 p.m. on january 21 2008 employee #1 was working at the construction site of a new four-story steel-framed parking structure in los angeles ca. at the time of the accident the construction was at the second level. employee #1 and another ironworker were standing on a 14 ft 7 in. high beam to connect another beam. as that beam was swung in employee #1 was knocked off balance and began to fall. he was wearing an appropriate fall protection harness that was tied to a moveable beam clamp. the beams in the structure have waists cut into their end points for stress relief that the workers refer to as ""dog bones"". because they are narrower at this point the beam clamps can slide off them. this is what happened when employee #1 lost his balance. the clamp came off and as he fell he first grabbed onto the beam to slow his descent. he landed feet first and was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. employee #1 suffered minor contusions and was released after approximately 4 hours. after the accident the employer decided to use chokers in place of beam clamps.",1 | |
| at approximately 10:19 a.m. on december 12 2007 employee #1 a painter was painting the walls on the north side of a two-story home. he climbed to the third level of a scaffold to prep a section of the wall. as he climbed down and leaned against the back rail it gave way and he fell over 20 ft to the grass lawn. employee #1 was transported by hall ambulance to kern medical center in bakersfield ca. employee #1 later stated that a connector hook on the back railing was disconnected from a scaffold upright which would have weakened the supporting capacity of the railing. at the time of the accident employee #1 was working with or near a coworker and his immediate supervisor. subsequent investigation concluded that the supervisor did not perform a thorough survey of the site to assess the hazards and take appropriate action. the employer was cited for a violation of construction safety order 1511(b).,1 | |
| at approximately 9:15 a.m. on november 26 2007 employee #1 an ironworker was at floor t8 section d of the fontainebleau las vegas structure which was under construction. he was preparing a vertical rebar column to set a trim beam in place; he was using his positioning hook which was connected to a #8 rebar/dowel approximately 5 in. from the top. employee #1's feet were approximately 50 in. up the column above the working surface of floor t8. he he was cutting a #4 rebar band that had been holding a hair pin when his positioning hook displaced. employee #1 fell backward approximately 4 ft landing on a steel picking eye on the trim beam that was protruding up from the surface of the floor below. he sustained a fracture of his l1 vertebra. employee #1 was transported by emergency services to umc hospital where he was treated and released that same day.,1 | |
| at approximately 8:35 p.m. on october 30 2007 employee #1 a laborer was working with a forklift operator to transport 8 000 lb k-rails westbound on route 10 in redlands ca. the coworker was operating a sky trak variable reach rough terrain forklift truck model 10042 serial #13322 with a 10 000 lb maximum load capacity while employee #1 was assisting on the ground. the 20 ft long by 32 in. high k-rails were 24 in. wide at the bottom narrowing to 6 in. wide at the top. each rail had two 2 in. high by 23.5 in. wide scupper or fork pockets that were 8 ft apart. the k-rail also had two 4 in. diameter lifting holes located 12 in. from the top and 3 ft 9 in. from each end.they were using approximately 41 lb c-shaped k-rail hooks manufactured by don de cristo concrete accessories code krhook to pick up and move the k-rails. the approximately 22 in. by 16 in. by 3/4 in. thick hooks easily slid under the k-rail's 2 in. high scupper holes. at the time of the accident the load had reached its destination and was placed on the ground. employee #1 removed the hooks from the k-rail lifting holes and they dropped to the ground between the forklift and the k-rail. the coworker was not aware that the left hook had become wedged under the left scupper and he boomed up and moved the forklift back. this caused the k-rail to flip over in the direction where employee #1 was standing. the left corner of the k-rail crushed his left leg below the knee. he was transported to loma linda university medical center where he was hospitalized for two weeks.,1 | |
| on september 28 2005 employee #1 a bulldozer operator was operating his bulldozer when it stalled. a hydraulic line on the front attachment burst and sprayed hydraulic fluid across the exhaust manifold. employee #1's clothing was ignited and he was burned. he was hospitalized and later died.,1 | |
| employee's fingers amputated while operating a 400 ton mecha,1 | |
| employee's finger is caught in drill and is amputated,1 | |
| employee is hospitalized after being injured in fireworks ex,1 | |
| employee falls from roof and is injured,1 | |
| employee is struck by plywood while unloading truck and is s,1 | |
| employee faints while sorting crop in air-conditioned facili,1 | |
| five employee killed; twelve employee are hospitalized in mu,1 | |
| employee is struck by stovepipe assembly and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls through skylight and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls fourteen stories from scaffold and is killed,1 | |
| "employee is struck by door, falls through opening, and is ki",1 | |
| employee falls from ladder and is killed,1 | |
| employee is struck and killed when by truck backs over him,1 | |
| employee falls from elevation and is killed,1 | |
| employee is killed by chemical exposure to chlorine,1 | |
| employee is struck by fork lift and later dies from injuries,1 | |
| employee is struck and killed by metal injection mold that f,1 | |
| employee found unresponsive in field dies from heat stroke,1 | |
| employee is caught in drill and is asphyxiated,1 | |
| employee struck by falling tree branch and is killed,1 | |
| employee caught in wire cable on a spool and is killed,1 | |
| employee struck by rigging chain and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from roof and is killed,1 | |
| employee trimming tree falls and is asphyxiated by lifelines,1 | |
| employee falls from roof and is killed,1 | |
| employee inhales chemical vapors and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls through chute/shaft and is killed,1 | |
| employee is killed in explosion and fire,1 | |
| two workers are killed and another hospitalized when tank ex,1 | |
| employee dies from heart attack at work,1 | |
| employee dies from heart attack,1 | |
| employee struck by falling tree is killed,1 | |
| employee dies from possible heat exhaustion,1 | |
| employee is engulfed when trench collapses and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from a powered industrial truck and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from ladder and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls off extension ladder and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from pickup truck and fractures skull,1 | |
| employee dies from heart attack,1 | |
| employee is struck and killed by motor vehicle,1 | |
| employee is crushed between two trailers and is killed,1 | |
| employee sis truck by tree and is killed,1 | |
| employee is struck by falling log and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from ladder and later dies,1 | |
| employee falls through skylight and is killed,1 | |
| one employee is killed and another shocked when ladder conta,1 | |
| employee becomes aught under overturned lawn mower and is ki,1 | |
| "employee slips on step, suffers heat attack and later dies",1 | |
| employee stepped on a roofer nail and is hospitalized,1 | |
| employee sustains cardiac arrest and dies later,1 | |
| employee sustains a heart attack and later dies,1 | |
| employee is crushed by tractor trailer and is killed,1 | |
| employee is struck by lid during welding and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from roof and is killed,1 | |
| employee is struck by a skid steer loader and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls through floor opening and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from sidewalk shed and is killed,1 | |
| employee is crushed and killed by falling forklift,1 | |
| employee falls from bill board and is killed,1 | |
| employee is struck by lumber and is killed,1 | |
| employee collapses and dies from natural causes,1 | |
| employee contacts live electrical parts and is killed,1 | |
| employee is killed when his head is caught between concrete,1 | |
| employee is killed when his head is caught between concrete,1 | |
| employee is struck by a tree and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from scaffold and is killed,1 | |
| employee is struck by a tree and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from tractor and is killed,1 | |
| one employee killed; one injured in a dust explosion,1 | |
| employee dies from cardiovascular diease,1 | |
| employee falls from rolling scaffold and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from scaffold and is killed,1 | |
| employee is asphyxiated when respirator is hooked to nitroge,1 | |
| employee is hospitalized for cardiac arrest,1 | |
| employee is engulfed by soybeans and is killed,1 | |
| employee is killed in trench collapse,1 | |
| employee is killed from drug overdose,1 | |
| employee is killed in fall from scissor lift,1 | |
| employee is killed when agriculture vehicle strikes pole bar,1 | |
| employee falls from truck bucket and is killed,1 | |
| "employee falls in parking structure, strikes head, and is ki",1 | |
| employee falls from steel decking and is killed,1 | |
| employee is struck by concrete pump and is killed,1 | |
| employee faints and dies from cardiac arrest,1 | |
| employee is struck by falling bundle of pipes and is killed,1 | |
| employee is in head struck by shredder and is killed,1 | |
| two employees fall from forklift platform and suffer multipl,1 | |
| employee is crushed between truck and forklift tongs and is,1 | |
| employee is struck by speeding minivan and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from power lift and is killed,1 | |
| employee suffers stroke and dies from pre-existing medical c,1 | |
| employee falls from ladder and is killed when striking head,1 | |
| employee falls from elevated platform and is killed,1 | |
| employee is struck by garbage truck and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from elevated work surface and later dies,1 | |
| employee driving a delivery truck and strikes on-coming truc,1 | |
| employee falls approximately 30 feet from roof and is killed,1 | |
| caught in or between,1 | |
| employee falls from roof and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls when trimming tree and is killed,1 | |
| employee is crushed by toppled forklift and is killed,1 | |
| employee is pinned underwater by mower and drowns,1 | |
| employee is crushed and killed in an atv roll-over accident,1 | |
| one employee killed; one employees hospitalized when both ar,1 | |
| employee falls through skylight and is killed,1 | |
| employee becomes incoherent at orchard and dies later,1 | |
| employee suffers multiple injuries and dies,1 | |
| employee is struck by loose power cable and is electrocuted,1 | |
| employee falls from scaffold and is killed,1 | |
| employee is struck by vehicle and is killed,1 | |
| employee is caught by evaporator vacuum and is killed,1 | |
| employee collapses at work and dies,1 | |
| employee is run over by tractor and is killed,1 | |
| "employee becomes ill, loses consciousness, and is killed",1 | |
| employee is caught in rock crusher and is killed,1 | |
| employee loses control of scraper and is killed in vehicle c,1 | |
| employee falls into vaulted area and suffers multiple fractu,1 | |
| employee falls from cell tower and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls while on ladder and is injured internally,1 | |
| two employees are shot with firearm; one killed and one is h,1 | |
| employee falls from rail car and fractures face and wrists,1 | |
| employee slips into plating tank and receives chemical burns,1 | |
| employee's hand is crushed by ram form machine,1 | |
| one employee killed and one employee injured from traumatic,1 | |
| employee sustains multiple injuries in fall from roof,1 | |
| employee fractures spine and ribs in fall,1 | |
| employee sustains multiple injuries in fall from second floo,1 | |
| employee sustains cuts to his leg while performing demolitio,1 | |
| a homeless person was found dead under a collapsed street ca,1 | |
| employee falls from extension ladder and fractures back,1 | |
| "employee falls and is discovered on the ground, later dies",1 | |
| employee killed from chemical overexposure,1 | |
| "employee passes out, falls to floor, striking head on furnit",1 | |
| employee caught in between a vehicle and tire and is killed,1 | |
| employee is crushed by tree and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from extension ladder and fractures foot,1 | |
| employee amputates fingers from contact with rotating saw bl,1 | |
| employee is struck by log and is killed,1 | |
| employee sustains fractured ribs and back in scissor lift ro,1 | |
| employee falls from ladder,1 | |
| "employee falls off ladder, suffers head injuries and is kill",1 | |
| employee receives electrical shock from energized wire,1 | |
| employee's leg is fractured when struck by falling sheetrock,1 | |
| employee is assaulted by inmate and is killed,1 | |
| employee on atv s struck by a motor vehicle and later dies,1 | |
| employee sustains multiple fractures after falling through a,1 | |
| "employee is struck by fan shaft, falls, and sustains fractur",1 | |
| employee is struck by wheel loader and killed,1 | |
| employee fell from roof and is killed,1 | |
| employee falls from roof and is killed,1 | |
| "employee falls down elevator shaft, sustaining fractures to",1 | |
| employee sustains shoulder injury in dump truck rollover,1 | |
| employee is crushed by hot tub mold and killed,1 | |
| employee working in warehouse collapsed and could not be rev,1 | |
| employee falls striking head on floor and is killed,1 | |
| employee is injured when nail gun misfires,1 | |
| employee crushes heel and ankle in fall from ladder,1 | |
| employee is struck and killed by a tree,1 | |
| employee lacerates hand and amputates index finger with radi,1 | |
| employee slips off ladder and fractures leg,1 | |
| employee catches finger in press ram and is crushed,1 | |
| employee is burned by acid released during tank cleaning,1 | |
| employee catches finger in shearing machine and amputates,1 | |
| employee falls from ladder and sustains fractures ribs,1 | |
| employee catches finger in press brake and amputates,1 | |
| employee contacts power source and is electrocuted,1 | |
| employee amputates thumb in a rotating fan belt,1 | |
| employee falls from ladder and fractures leg,1 | |
| employee contacts power line and is electrocuted,1 | |
| employee amputates fingertip while cleaning gear,1 | |
| employee catches finger in press and amputates thumb tip,1 | |
| employee is crushed by impactor and killed,1 | |
| employee falls from ladder and sustains multiple fractures,1 | |
| employee contacts table saw blade and amputates finger tip,1 | |
| employee catches hand on wood spindle; fractures knuckle and,1 | |
| employee falls from truck after explosion while fueling and,1 | |
| employee is killed when aerial lift over turns,1 | |
| employee pinches and crushes fingers in rotating drive shaft,1 | |
| employee is hospitalized for heat exhaustion,1 | |
| employee sustains fractured leg in trench collapse,1 | |
| employee catches finger on machine feeder and amputates inde,1 | |
| employee catches hand in chain sprocket and crushes four fin,1 | |
| employee's hand is crushed when moving equipment,1 | |
| employee fractures ribs when electrical switch gear falls on,1 | |
| employee catches finger in timing belt and fractures it,1 | |
| employee is caught underneath sprayer and injures ankle,1 | |
| employee catches finger in press brake and amputates fingert,1 | |
| employee suffered amputation of index and middle finger of t,1 | |
| employee is struck by a falling table and fractures leg,1 | |
| employee is shocked and killed,1 | |
| employee is troubleshooting equipment and amputates five fin,1 | |
| employee reaches over chainsaw and suffers a wrist laceratio,1 | |
| employee's hand is fractured when caught between forklift an,1 | |
| employee crushes finger between two tables and amputates pin,1 | |
| employee is struck by a falling beam and suffers multiple in,1 | |
| employee falls from elevation and is killed,1 | |
| employee collapses at work and later dies,1 | |
| employee falls from ladder and is killed,1 | |
| employee accidentally triggers chop saw blade and amputates,1 | |
| employee is hospitalized while suffering an allergic reactio,1 | |
| employee is cut by band saw blade and amputates middle and i,1 | |
| "one employee killed, one injured when their utv was struck b",1 | |
| employee suffers multiple fractures when semi trailer overtu,1 | |
| employee's finger tip is amputated when drill shaft moves,1 | |
| employee falls from ladder and is hospitalized,1 | |
| employee is crushed when crane tips over and is killed,1 | |
| employee fractures pelvis in 15 foot fall off scaffold,1 | |
| employee amputates body part while clears jam from slitter,1 | |
| employee's finger is crushed and amputated,1 | |
| "two employees fall from mobile ladder stand, and one is kill",1 | |
| employee falls 12 feet from scaffold,1 | |
| employee is injured when struck in head by tie down strap,1 | |
| two employees suffer burns during overspill of hot oil and t,1 | |
| employee catches finger in conveyor belt and amputates finge,1 | |
| employee falls from roof and is killed,1 | |
| employee crushes fingers with shield and amputates fingertip,1 | |
| employee is splashed with cleaning solvent and receives chem,1 | |
| employee is splashed with hot liquid and receives first and,1 | |
| employee falls from car carrier and sustains several fractur,1 | |
| employee injures ankle during opening,1 | |
| employee is scalped when his hair becomes caught in spray no,1 | |
| "employee slips on counter weight of platform riser, bruising",1 | |
| employee falls from top of grain silo and is killed,1 | |
| employee amputates fingertip while cutting silicone tubing,1 | |
| two employees are injured while troubleshooting function of,1 | |
| employee's fingertip is amputated while clearing a jam,1 | |
| employee amputates two fingers while operating table saw,1 | |
| employee falls from overturned man basket and is injured,1 | |
| employee crushes and amputates finger,1 | |
| employee's foot is run over by forklift and fractures pinky,1 | |
| employee is injured during operation of powered industrial t,1 | |
| two employees are injured when a man-made scissor lift trail,1 | |
| elevated truck falls and amputates employee's finger,1 | |
| employee strikes head in fall and is hospitalized,1 | |
| employee falls through skylight and is killed,1 | |
| employee is thrown from aerial lift bucket and is killed,1 | |
| employee sustains chemical burns during power washing,1 | |
| employee injures foot while operating golf cart,1 | |
| employee falls from ladder and injuries his head and leg,1 | |
| employee is crushed by falling building panels and is killed,1 | |
| employee is struck in head by logging equipment and is injur,1 | |
| employee's thumb is amputated during repair of press,1 | |
| employee's eye is struck by hose and sustains severe lacerat,1 | |
| employee's finger is amputated during use of meat band saw,1 | |
| "employee is injured when struck by falling wall, later dies",1 | |
| employee touches overhead electrical line and is electrocute,1 | |
| employee's finger tip is amputated during removal of jammed,1 | |
| "employee's gloved hand is pulled into panel saw machine, amp",1 | |
| employee amputates thumb during maintenance of conveyor,1 | |
| employee slips during unloading of a rail car and amputates,1 | |
| "during a routine training exercise, a firefighter slipped on wet pavement, resulting in a dislocated shoulder. he was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital for further evaluation.",0 | |
| a nurse suffered a back injury while lifting a patient from their bed. she was placed on light duty while recovering.,0 | |
| "an office worker tripped over a loose carpet edge, spraining their ankle. they were given crutches and advised to rest.",0 | |
| a librarian strained their back while reaching for a heavy book on a high shelf. they were advised to seek physical therapy.,0 | |
| "a chef accidentally cut their finger while chopping vegetables, requiring stitches. the incident was promptly addressed by kitchen staff.",0 | |
| a police officer sustained a knee injury during a foot chase with a suspect. he received medical attention and was placed on temporary desk duty.,0 | |
| "a teacher slipped on a wet floor in the cafeteria, fracturing their wrist. she was treated at a nearby clinic and given a cast.",0 | |
| "a warehouse worker was hit by a falling box, causing a concussion. he was transported to the hospital and observed overnight.",0 | |
| a bus driver suffered whiplash in a minor collision with another vehicle. he was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital for further evaluation.,0 | |
| a retail employee twisted their knee while moving a heavy display rack. she was given a knee brace and advised to rest.,0 | |
| "a janitor inhaled cleaning chemicals, resulting in respiratory issues. he was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital for further evaluation.",0 | |
| "a hospital administrator slipped on an icy walkway, breaking their arm. they were treated at the hospital and given a cast.",0 | |
| "a postal worker was bitten by a dog while delivering mail, resulting in a leg injury. she was treated at the hospital and given antibiotics.",0 | |
| a call center agent developed carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive typing. he was advised to seek physical therapy.,0 | |
| an airline stewardess experienced severe back pain after lifting heavy luggage. she was treated at the hospital and given pain medication.,0 | |
| "a daycare worker was scratched and bitten by an aggressive child, causing minor injuries. she was treated at the scene and given a tetanus shot.",0 | |
| a delivery driver suffered a hernia while lifting a heavy package. he was advised to seek medical attention and take time off work.,0 | |
| "a receptionist slipped on a freshly mopped floor, injuring their hip. she was treated at the hospital and given pain medication.",0 | |
| "a barista spilled hot coffee on themselves, causing second-degree burns. she was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital for further evaluation.",0 | |
| a hotel housekeeper developed tendonitis from repetitive cleaning motions. she was advised to seek physical therapy.,0 | |
| "a lab technician was exposed to a hazardous chemical, resulting in a skin rash. he was treated at the scene and given a cream to apply.",0 | |
| "a social worker was assaulted by a client, leading to a broken nose. she was treated at the hospital and given pain medication.",0 | |
| a correctional officer injured his hand while restraining a combative inmate. he was treated on-site and transported to the hospital for further care.,0 | |
| a security guard suffered a twisted ankle while chasing a shoplifter. he was provided first aid and taken to urgent care for x-rays.,0 | |
| "an elderly care assistant slipped on a wet bathroom floor, resulting in a fractured hip. she was transported to the hospital for surgery.",0 | |
| "a flight attendant experienced severe turbulence, causing them to fall and sprain their wrist. they were treated at the destination hospital.",0 | |
| a paramedic strained their back while lifting a stretcher into the ambulance. they were placed on medical leave to recover.,0 | |
| "a cashier at a grocery store slipped on a spilled drink, resulting in a concussion. she was taken to the hospital for observation.",0 | |
| "a hotel concierge was injured when a revolving door malfunctioned, trapping their hand. he was treated for cuts and bruises.",0 | |
| "a museum curator fell from a ladder while setting up an exhibit, breaking their collarbone. she was transported to the hospital.",0 | |
| "a bank teller was assaulted during a robbery, suffering a broken rib. he was given first aid and taken to the hospital for treatment.",0 | |
| "an amusement park worker was struck by a moving ride, resulting in a fractured leg. she was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital.",0 | |
| "a waiter slipped on a spilled drink in the restaurant, breaking their elbow. he was treated on-site and transported to the hospital.",0 | |
| a grocery store stocker strained their shoulder while lifting a heavy box. they were advised to rest and given a sling.,0 | |
| a lifeguard injured their knee while diving to save a swimmer. they were treated on-site and taken to the hospital for further evaluation.,0 | |
| a pharmacist developed a repetitive strain injury from filling prescriptions. she was advised to seek medical attention and modify her work routine.,0 | |
| "a radio host lost their voice due to prolonged speaking, resulting in vocal strain. he was advised to rest and avoid speaking for a few days.",0 | |
| "a veterinarian was bitten by a scared dog, causing deep lacerations on their hand. she was treated on-site and taken to the hospital for further care.",0 | |
| "a courier slipped on a wet sidewalk, resulting in a broken wrist. he was treated at the hospital and given a cast.",0 | |
| a flight dispatcher experienced severe headaches from prolonged screen time. she was advised to take breaks and reduce screen exposure.,0 | |
| a chef's assistant burned their arm while reaching into an oven. he was treated on-site and taken to the hospital for further care.,0 | |
| a hotel front desk clerk was injured in a fall while carrying luggage up the stairs. he was treated at the hospital for a sprained ankle.,0 | |
| a bartender cut their hand while slicing fruit for drinks. she was treated on-site and given stitches at the hospital.,0 | |
| "a zookeeper was kicked by a horse, resulting in a fractured rib. he was treated at the hospital and advised to rest.",0 | |
| a fashion designer developed back pain from long hours of sewing. she was advised to seek physical therapy and adjust her work setup.,0 | |
| "a theme park attendant was injured when a ride malfunctioned, causing them to fall. they were treated at the hospital for a concussion.",0 | |
| "a radio technician was shocked while repairing equipment, resulting in burns. he was treated on-site and taken to the hospital for further care.",0 | |
| a florist developed dermatitis from exposure to certain plant chemicals. she was advised to wear gloves and use protective creams.,0 | |
| "a journalist was hit by a car while covering a story, suffering a broken leg. he was treated at the hospital and required surgery.",0 | |
| a personal trainer pulled a muscle while demonstrating an exercise to a client. she was advised to rest and apply ice to the injury.,0 | |
| a software developer experienced eye strain from prolonged computer use. he was advised to take regular breaks and adjust his screen settings.,0 | |
| a retail manager developed foot pain from standing for long hours. she was advised to wear supportive footwear and take breaks.,0 | |
| "a photographer was injured when a tripod collapsed, striking their head. he was treated at the hospital for a mild concussion.",0 | |
| "a bank manager slipped on a wet floor, resulting in a fractured hip. she was transported to the hospital for surgery.",0 | |
| a lifeguard developed swimmer's ear from frequent water exposure. he was advised to use ear drops and avoid water activities for a while.,0 | |
| a hairdresser developed carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive cutting motions. she was advised to seek medical attention and modify her work routine.,0 | |
| "a mail carrier was attacked by a dog, resulting in multiple bite wounds. he was treated at the hospital and given antibiotics.",0 | |
| a chef suffered burns on their hands from hot oil splashes. she was treated on-site and taken to the hospital for further care.,0 | |
| a personal assistant developed back pain from carrying heavy bags. he was advised to seek physical therapy and use ergonomic equipment.,0 | |
| a radio host experienced vocal strain from prolonged speaking. she was advised to rest her voice and avoid speaking for a few days.,0 | |
| "a security guard was injured while breaking up a fight, suffering a broken nose. he was treated at the hospital and given pain medication.",0 | |
| a flight attendant developed back pain from lifting heavy luggage. she was advised to seek physical therapy and use proper lifting techniques.,0 | |
| a hotel concierge was injured when a guest's luggage fell on their foot. he was treated at the hospital for a fractured toe.,0 | |
| a bartender was burned by hot steam while making coffee. she was treated on-site and taken to the hospital for further care.,0 | |
| a postal worker developed shoulder pain from carrying a heavy mailbag. he was advised to seek physical therapy and use ergonomic equipment.,0 | |
| "a retail worker was injured in a fall while setting up a display, suffering a broken arm. she was treated at the hospital and given a cast.",0 | |
| a janitor developed respiratory issues from inhaling cleaning chemicals. he was treated at the hospital and given a breathing treatment.,0 | |
| "a social worker was injured in a car accident while traveling to a client's home, suffering whiplash. she was treated at the hospital and given pain medication.",0 | |
| a flight attendant developed varicose veins from prolonged standing. she was advised to wear compression stockings and take breaks.,0 | |
| a chef developed a repetitive strain injury from chopping vegetables. he was advised to seek medical attention and modify his work routine.,0 | |
| "a retail manager was injured in a fall while stocking shelves, suffering a broken wrist. she was treated at the hospital and given a cast.",0 | |
| a hotel housekeeper developed back pain from repetitive cleaning motions. she was advised to seek physical therapy and use ergonomic equipment.,0 | |
| "during a patrol, a police officer injured his hand while apprehending a suspect. he was treated on-site and taken to the hospital.",0 | |
| a school counselor developed severe headaches from prolonged screen time. she was advised to take breaks and manage her screen exposure.,0 | |
| a flight mechanic suffered a back injury while lifting a heavy engine part. he was given medical leave to recover.,0 | |
| "a delivery driver slipped on an icy driveway, resulting in a fractured wrist. he was transported to the hospital for treatment.",0 | |
| "a paramedic experienced extreme exhaustion after a 24-hour shift, leading to a fainting episode. he was advised to rest and hydrate.",0 | |
| "a laboratory technician was accidentally pricked by a contaminated needle, necessitating immediate medical attention.",0 | |
| a receptionist developed severe eye strain from prolonged computer use. she was advised to use anti-glare screen protectors.,0 | |
| an it specialist developed carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive typing. he was advised to modify his work environment.,0 | |
| a supermarket cashier injured their shoulder while reaching for items on a high shelf. they were treated at the hospital.,0 | |
| "a veterinarian assistant was scratched and bitten by a frightened cat, resulting in multiple lacerations. she received first aid and a tetanus shot.",0 | |
| a call center supervisor experienced voice loss from continuous speaking. she was advised to rest her voice.,0 | |
| a janitor suffered from chemical burns after handling a cleaning agent without proper gloves. he was taken to the hospital for treatment.,0 | |
| "a bank manager tripped over a loose rug, resulting in a sprained ankle. she was given crutches and advised to rest.",0 | |
| a museum guide developed chronic back pain from standing for long periods. she was advised to seek physical therapy.,0 | |
| a retail worker developed tendonitis from repetitive scanning motions. he was advised to take regular breaks and adjust his work techniques.,0 | |
| "a school nurse was exposed to a contagious illness while treating a student, requiring medical monitoring.",0 | |
| an office clerk developed severe wrist pain from repetitive writing tasks. she was advised to seek ergonomic solutions.,0 | |
| a flight attendant suffered a sprained ankle while assisting a passenger with their luggage. she was treated at the hospital.,0 | |
| a hotel bellboy developed a hernia while lifting heavy luggage. he was advised to seek medical treatment and avoid heavy lifting.,0 | |
| a call center representative developed neck strain from improper desk ergonomics. he was advised to adjust his workspace.,0 | |
| a nurse experienced a needlestick injury while administering medication. she was given immediate medical attention and monitoring.,0 | |
| a security officer developed severe knee pain from patrolling long distances. he was advised to use supportive footwear and take breaks.,0 | |
| a chef experienced a severe allergic reaction after accidentally ingesting a food allergen. she was treated with antihistamines.,0 | |
| a lifeguard developed a skin infection from prolonged exposure to pool water. he was advised to seek medical treatment.,0 | |
| a delivery driver developed chronic back pain from prolonged driving. he was advised to use ergonomic seating and take regular breaks.,0 | |
| a school teacher developed laryngitis from speaking for long periods. she was advised to rest her voice and drink plenty of fluids.,0 | |
| a librarian experienced a shoulder injury while lifting a box of books. she was advised to rest and apply ice to the injury.,0 | |
| a hospital orderly developed a respiratory infection from exposure to sick patients. he was given antibiotics and advised to rest.,0 | |
| "a retail store manager slipped on a wet floor, resulting in a fractured hip. she was taken to the hospital for surgery.",0 | |
| a paramedic developed severe fatigue after a particularly strenuous shift. he was advised to rest and hydrate.,0 | |
| a hotel housekeeper developed dermatitis from frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals. she was advised to use protective gloves.,0 | |
| a pharmacist experienced severe eye strain from reading small print on medication labels. he was advised to use magnifying tools.,0 | |
| a supermarket employee developed knee pain from standing for long hours. she was advised to wear supportive shoes and take breaks.,0 | |
| a bank teller developed severe headaches from prolonged screen exposure. he was advised to adjust his screen settings.,0 | |
| a lifeguard suffered a shoulder injury while pulling a swimmer to safety. she was treated at the hospital and given a sling.,0 | |
| a delivery driver experienced dehydration during a long shift without breaks. he was advised to drink plenty of fluids.,0 | |
| a radio broadcaster developed severe throat pain from prolonged speaking. she was advised to rest her voice and drink warm fluids.,0 | |
| a hotel front desk clerk developed chronic foot pain from standing for long hours. he was advised to wear orthopedic shoes.,0 | |
| a daycare worker developed a respiratory infection from frequent exposure to sick children. she was given antibiotics and advised to rest.,0 | |
| "a veterinary technician was bitten by a dog, resulting in deep lacerations on their hand. they received first aid and a tetanus shot.",0 | |
| a construction worker developed chronic knee pain from constant kneeling. he was advised to use knee pads and take breaks.,0 | |
| a nurse experienced a back injury while moving a heavy patient. she was placed on light duty and advised to seek physical therapy.,0 | |
| a teacher developed severe headaches from prolonged screen time while preparing lessons. she was advised to take frequent breaks.,0 | |
| a chef suffered a severe cut on their hand while slicing vegetables. he was taken to the hospital for stitches.,0 | |
| a flight attendant developed chronic neck pain from lifting heavy luggage into overhead bins. she was advised to seek ergonomic solutions.,0 | |
| "a hotel bellboy slipped on a wet floor, resulting in a fractured wrist. he was treated at the hospital and given a cast.",0 | |
| a call center representative developed severe ear pain from wearing a headset for long periods. she was advised to use an ergonomic headset.,0 | |
| a janitor developed a respiratory infection from frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals. he was given antibiotics and advised to wear a mask.,0 | |
| a bank manager developed severe back pain from prolonged sitting. she was advised to use an ergonomic chair and take regular breaks.,0 | |
| a museum guide experienced severe eye strain from reading exhibit information in dim lighting. she was advised to use reading glasses.,0 | |
| a retail worker developed severe wrist pain from repetitive stocking motions. he was advised to modify his work routine.,0 | |
| a school nurse developed a skin rash from frequent hand washing. she was advised to use moisturizing lotion.,0 | |
| an office clerk developed chronic neck pain from improper desk ergonomics. she was advised to adjust her workspace.,0 | |
| a flight attendant experienced severe fatigue after a long international flight. he was advised to rest and hydrate.,0 | |
| a hotel housekeeper developed severe shoulder pain from repetitive cleaning motions. she was advised to seek physical therapy.,0 | |
| a pharmacist developed a repetitive strain injury from counting pills. she was advised to take regular breaks and modify her work routine.,0 | |
| a supermarket employee developed severe foot pain from standing for long hours. he was advised to wear supportive shoes.,0 | |
| a bank teller experienced severe eye strain from prolonged computer use. she was advised to take regular breaks.,0 | |
| a lifeguard developed chronic shoulder pain from repetitive swimming motions. he was advised to seek physical therapy.,0 | |
| a delivery driver experienced severe fatigue after a long shift without breaks. he was advised to rest and hydrate.,0 | |
| a radio broadcaster developed severe vocal strain from prolonged speaking. she was advised to rest her voice and drink warm fluids.,0 | |
| a hotel front desk clerk developed severe back pain from prolonged standing. he was advised to use an ergonomic mat.,0 | |
| a daycare worker developed a chronic cough from frequent exposure to sick children. she was advised to seek medical attention.,0 | |
| "a veterinary technician was scratched by a cat, resulting in multiple lacerations on their arm. they received first aid and a tetanus shot.",0 | |
| a construction worker developed severe wrist pain from repetitive hammering motions. he was advised to modify his work routine.,0 | |
| a nurse experienced a needle stick injury while administering a vaccine. she was given immediate medical attention.,0 | |
| a teacher developed severe throat pain from speaking for long periods. she was advised to rest her voice and drink warm fluids.,0 | |
| a chef suffered a severe burn on their arm while reaching into an oven. he was taken to the hospital for treatment.,0 | |
| a flight attendant developed severe back pain from lifting heavy luggage. she was advised to seek physical therapy.,0 | |
| a hotel bellboy developed a chronic back injury from lifting heavy luggage. he was advised to avoid heavy lifting and seek medical treatment.,0 | |
| a call center representative experienced severe headaches from prolonged headset use. she was advised to use an ergonomic headset.,0 | |
| a janitor developed chronic back pain from frequent bending motions. he was advised to use ergonomic cleaning tools.,0 | |
| a bank manager developed severe eye strain from prolonged screen exposure. she was advised to take regular breaks and adjust her screen settings.,0 | |
| a museum guide experienced severe foot pain from standing for long periods. he was advised to wear orthopedic shoes.,0 | |
| a retail worker developed severe shoulder pain from repetitive lifting motions. she was advised to seek physical therapy.,0 | |
| a school nurse developed a respiratory infection from frequent exposure to sick students. she was given antibiotics and advised to rest.,0 | |
| an office clerk experienced severe wrist pain from prolonged typing. she was advised to use an ergonomic keyboard.,0 | |
| a flight attendant developed severe knee pain from standing for long periods. he was advised to wear supportive footwear.,0 | |
| a hotel housekeeper developed a chronic wrist injury from repetitive cleaning motions. she was advised to modify her work routine.,0 | |
| a pharmacist developed severe neck pain from prolonged looking down while filling prescriptions. she was advised to use an ergonomic workstation.,0 | |
| a supermarket employee developed severe back pain from lifting heavy boxes. he was advised to seek medical attention and modify his lifting techniques.,0 | |