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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116119751 - Westlands, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Westlands, Inc.
22110 County Road 8
Meeker, CO 81641
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0139
NAICS: 111998/All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/06/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/13/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101572287 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 02/11/2003 | 03/16/2003 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 16, 2002, Employee #1 entered a walk-in freezer. She turned the internal release mechanism to the 'closed' position and then the handle broke off. This made it impossible for her to turn the mechanism to the 'open' position. Employee #1 was trapped in the freezer, where she froze to death.
Keywords: AGRICULTURE, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FROZEN, FREEZER COMPARTMENT, COMMUNICATION, DOOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116119751 | Fatality | Freezing/Frost Bite | Housekeepers and butlers |