Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120081468 - P & C Harvesting
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
P & C Harvesting
Worthington Rd & Highland Rd
Holtville, CA 92250
Mailing Address:
Po Box 844, Holtville, CA 92250
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/24/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/14/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361636111 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,650 | $0 | $8,150 |
| Current Penalty | $1,150 | $0 | $0 | $350 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 09/04/1998 | 09/10/1998 | $70 | $300 | $0 | 10/28/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14301 A01 | 09/04/1998 | 09/10/1998 | $70 | $300 | $0 | 10/28/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 341 A01 | 09/04/1998 | 09/10/1998 | $140 | $750 | $0 | 10/28/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3203 B | 09/04/1998 | 09/10/1998 | $70 | $300 | $0 | 10/28/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 15410001 A01 | 09/04/1998 | 09/10/1998 | $730 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/28/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 03001 | Serious | 1510 A | 09/04/1998 | 09/10/1998 | $140 | $750 | $0 | 10/28/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 04001 | Serious | 1541 K01 | 09/04/1998 | 09/10/1998 | $280 | $1,500 | $0 | 10/28/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 05001 | Serious | 1541 C02 | 09/04/1998 | 09/10/1998 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 10/28/1998 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
P and C Harvesting was on site to dig up plastic drainage pipes. The purpose of digging up the plastic pipes was to clear clogs in the line. Employee #1 and three coworkers were working at the jobsite. They dug the excavation with an excavator. Employee #1 and two coworkers entered a 6 ft deep excavation that was not shored or sloped. While working in the excavation, one side of the excavation collapsed on Employee #1 completely burying him including his head. His coworkers quickly dug him out and waited for the paramedics to arrive. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, HEAD, TRENCH, EXCAVATOR, PIPE, SHORING, SLOPING, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120081468 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Construction laborers |
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