Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170787675 - Employee killed when pulled into seed harvester
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125795013 | 10/19/1997 | 0161 | 0 | River Vista Farms |
Abstract: Employee #1 was operating a seed harvesting machine when cucumber vines apparently became clogged in the conveyor. He stopped the machine and went to the other side, where he climbed a ladder and tried to clear the jam with a long-handled tool. Somehow, Employee #1's head became caught between the rolls and the separator drum, and he was pulled in. A coworker found him on top of the running machine, with his feet in the air, and turned it off before calling authorities. Employee #1 suffered multiple trauma and was pronounced dead shortly after rescuers arrived. He had not turned off the conveyor or the separating rolls before trying to clear the jam.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125795013 | Fatality | Other | Farm workers |
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