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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1170373.015 - Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research And Extension Center
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Health 0355121
Site Address:
Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research And Extension Center
2375 Darvills Road
Blackstone, VA 23824
Mailing Address:
675 Research Center Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 611310/ Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/18/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/13/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1126150 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 16VAC25-60-120 | 01/18/2017 | 02/13/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 3:45 p.m. on August 16, 2016, an employee was spraying herbicide on an irrigation pipe on a steep earthen dam while riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The back of the ATV was heavily loaded with cargo. While ascending a steep berm, the ATV turned over onto the employee and was killed. The grass was possibly wet from rain prior to accident. There were no witnesses.
Keywords: ATV, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, PPE, Pinned, Riding on Equipment, Slippery Surface, Steep Grade, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1170373.015 | 58 | M | Fatality | Farm workers |