Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120142104 - Erick Nielsen Enterprises Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Erick Nielsen Enterprises Inc
470 Hwy 32 (Westerman Farms)
Hamilton City, CA 95951
Mailing Address:
4453 County Rd O, Orland, CA 95963
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0722
NAICS: 115113/ Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/12/2002
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 04/24/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361698335 | ||
| Accident | 361729486 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,620 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,620 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 3314 A | 12/19/2002 | 01/05/2003 | $750 | $1,620 | $0 | 05/29/2003 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On August 21, 2002, Employee #1 and coworkers were harvesting prunes in a Westermann Farm orchard. Employee #1 was operating a shaker harvester when the canvas wrapping around a tree trunk caused a problem with the harvester. Without turning off the unit, he rose from his seat and leaned inward between the shaker's main canopy cover and the hydraulic system. Without warning, a hydraulic bar descended, crushing Employee #1's right hand. He sustained severe fractures, as well as lacerations to several fingers. Emergency personnel transported Employee #1 to Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA. He was later hospitalized at a San Francisco hospital for treatment.
Keywords: FRACTURE, AGRICULTURE, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, FARM MACHINERY, HARVESTER, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, HAND, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120142104 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Farm workers |
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