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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119800175 - Arnaudo Brothers
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Inspection Nr: 119800175
Report ID: 0950622
Date Opened: 08/19/1997
Site Address:
Arnaudo Brothers
15495 Tracy Blvd
Tracy, CA 95376
Mailing Address:
16505 S. Tracy Blvd, Tracy, CA 95376
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0161
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/27/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/30/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362081309 |
| 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 | $600 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 | 5166 B01 | 12/31/1997 | 08/19/1997 | $600 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/22/1998 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 170868822
Event: 08/18/1997
Employee killed when diesel tank on harvester explodes
On August 18, 1997, Employee #1, a ranch maintenance worker, was welding shut a leaking diesel fuel tank on a tomato harvester when it exploded. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, DIESEL FUEL TANK, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, AGRICULTURE, WORK RULES, WELDING, HARVESTER, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119800175 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Farm workers |