OSHA Injury Report: Fondomonte California LLC - Blythe Ranch

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

The employee was working underneath a company truck when they felt a minor sting or bite behind their upper right leg.

What happened

The employee initially thought the sting was from a mosquito and did not pay much attention to it. However over the weekend the affected area began to swell. The employee later sought medical attention where the doctor determined that further evaluation and treatment including blood work and antibiotic fluids were necessary. The affected area had to be opened and cleaned at the hospital.

Injury or illness

The employee developed an infection behind the upper right leg which required medical intervention including sedation for cleaning and antibiotic treatment.

Object or substance involved

The suspected cause was an insect bite or sting that led to an infection. The specific insect or source of the bite was not identified.

Summary line

Black widow spider bite on right leg.

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2024. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.