Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115397234 - Golden Gate Hop Ranch Inc Dba Golden Gate Emerald
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
Golden Gate Hop Ranch Inc Dba Golden Gate Emerald
6060 Emerald Rd
Sunnyside, WA 98944
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0139
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/21/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/21/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361033558 | ||
| Referral | 903200558 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On March 26, 1996, Employee #1 was assigned to repair irrigation pipes. This involved digging in moist soil and exposing an approximately 8 in. diameter concrete pipe, using a pick to make an approximately 1 in. diameter hole, inserting a pipe, and then sealing the repair. Employee #1 performed this work until April 17, 1996, when he stopped because of a sprained ankle. On May 5, 1996, he was taken to a local hospital, then transferred on May 9 to Yakima Memorial Hospital. Employee #1 died on May 11, 1996, from what was diagnosed as septic shock and respiratory failure secondary to a disseminated blastomycosis (a fungal infection).
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, SHOCK, AGRICULTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115397234 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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