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Inspection: 111917134 - Sarabjit Atwal Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Sarabjit Atwal Farms
540 W. Arboleta Ave
Merced, CA 95340
Mailing Address:
15839 Grant Line Road, Tracy, CA 95376
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0191
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/16/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/25/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361334808 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 |
| Current Penalty | $250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 |
| 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 | 342 A | 05/04/1992 | 03/24/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3328 E | 05/04/1992 | 05/18/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3440 C02 | 05/04/1992 | 03/25/1992 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee was cutting grass between rows of almond trees driving a Massey Ferguson low profile tractor with a brush hog attached. Apparently, the blades of the brush hog struck some baling wire that was lying on the ground. A piece of the wire was severed by the blade and struck Employee #1 in the back of his head, lodging there. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, METAL WIRE, AGRICULTURE, STRUCK BY, TRACTOR, BLADE, HOUSEKEEPING, BUSH HOG, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111917134 | Fatality | Puncture | Farm workers |