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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313224966 - Vulcan Materials Co
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
Vulcan Materials Co
16001 Foothill Blvd
Irwindale, CA 91706
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:1442
NAICS: 212321/Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/08/2009
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 11/30/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362176562 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on August 28, 2009, Employee #1, a plant repairman of Vulcan Material Company, was relocating a crusher car further into the pit. He had used a shovel to clean up rocks from around the work area and was installing the metal pull plate on the conveyor. During the installation, Employee #1 did not feel well and went to a shaded area to drink more water. He spoke to his supervisor, who took Employee #1 into his office and then to a nearby medical clinic. He was subsequently treated and released at the hospital and diagnosed with as suffering from a heat-related illness. No other information was provided.
Keywords: REPAIR, ROCK, ROCK CRUSHER, CONVEYOR, PIT, CRUSHER, HEAT EXHAUSTION, SHOVEL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313224966 | Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Industrial machinery repairers |