Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111889861 - John Kautz Farms
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
John Kautz Farms
5920 E. Live Oak Road
Lodi, CA 95240
Mailing Address:
5490 E. Bear Creek Road, Lodi, CA 95240
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0722
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/17/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/08/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361409105 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $375 |
| 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 | Other | 3441 A03 | 12/29/1993 | 09/24/1993 | $375 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/24/1994 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On September 16, 1993, Employee #1 of John Kautz Farms was exposed to the right rear rotating cleaning fan on a grape harvester while attempting to remove leaves from the fan opening. This occurred while the grape harvester was being cleaned off by another employee using a water hose and all conveyors and the fans were running. The employee suffered amputation of three fingers of his right hand.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FAN, AGRICULTURE, FINGER, WORK RULES, CLEANING, CAUGHT BY, HARVESTER, LOCKOUT, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111889861 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Farm workers |
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