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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108255787 - Rakhra Mushroom Farm Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Bend
Site Address:
Rakhra Mushroom Farm Corp
1000 Washington St E
Vale, OR 97918
Mailing Address:
Po Box 400, Vale, OR 97918
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0182
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/25/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/08/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360629752 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 7810016 | 12/06/1991 | 12/09/1991 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/24/1991 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 7810033 | 12/06/1991 | 12/09/1991 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/24/1991 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 7810039 | 12/06/1991 | 12/09/1991 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/24/1991 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on September 14, 1991, Employee #1, of Rakhra Mushroom Farm Corp., suffered fatal injuries after being pinned between a compost mixing machine and a building wall. Evidence indicates that the employee was operating the machine controls at floor level and was turning the machine to position it in a compost rick (row). It is unknown why he was at the front of the machine because it could not be steered from that position. The machine traveled at approximately 4 to 5 feet per minute while turning. The employee had been disciplined on three occasions within the past nine months for alcohol related incidents. It is unknown at this time if alcohol contributed to the accident. Employee #1 was not found until 1:50 a.m. on September 15.
Keywords: WALL, PINNED, MIXER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108255787 | Fatality | Fracture | Farm workers |