Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111840146 - Harry Merlo Ranch
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Harry Merlo Ranch
3495 Skaggs Springs Road
Healdsburg, CA 94558
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0291
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/31/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/14/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361302599 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 |
| Current Penalty | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 |
| 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 | 1596 A01 | 01/31/1991 | 11/13/1990 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A | 01/31/1991 | 11/13/1990 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 A.M. ON NOVEMBER 13, 1991, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS GIVEN THE TASK OF DRIVING A CASE 580C LOADER/BACKHOE TO A REMOTE SITE ON THE RANCH THAT EMPLOYED HIM. WHILE TRAVELING WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS FOLLOWING IN A DUMP TRUCK, EMPLOYEE #1 FAILED TO SAFELY NEGOTIATE A LEFT TURN ON THE PRIVATE DIRT ROAD. WHEN DISCOVERED BY THE OTHER EMPLOYEE 2 TO 5 MINUTES LATER, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS LYING UNDER THE TRACTOR APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET OFF THE ROAD AND DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS CONSCIOUS BUT NOT ABLE TO SPEAK. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE MOVED HIM 2 TO 3 FEET FROM UNDER THE TRACTOR FRAME AND WENT TO GET HELP FROM THE RANCH MANAGER. UPON THE MANAGER'S ARRIVAL AT THE SITE 10 TO 15 MINUTES LATER, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS DEAD. THE EMPLOYER WAS CITED FOR NOT ADEQUATELY TRAINING EMPLOYEE #1 ON THE CASE 580C TRACTOR AND NOT REQUIRING HIM TO USE THE PROVIDED SEAT BELT.
Keywords: AGRICULTURE, ROLL-OVER, WORK RULES, STEEP GRADE, INEXPERIENCE, SEAT BELT, LOADER, UNTRAINED, BACKHOE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111840146 | Fatality | Other | Farm workers |
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