Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123410102 - Hopeful Harvest, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Hopeful Harvest, Inc.
Shiver 2 Farm Field/Between Hwy. 97 & Hwy. 65
Hopeful, GA 31730
Mailing Address:
9180 Branchville Rd., Camilla, GA 31730
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0161
NAICS: 111219/Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/21/2006
Emphasis: L:Ohpwrlne
Case Closed: 12/05/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100903202 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,900 |
| Current Penalty | $4,275 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,275 |
| 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 | 11/09/2006 | 11/16/2006 | $3,675 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/09/2006 | 11/22/2006 | $600 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 14, 2006, ten farm workers were performing corn harvesting operations, using a piece of farm field equipment (mule-train), when it came in contact with overhead power lines. Employee #1 and #2 were electrocuted and killed; Employee #3, #4 and #5 were admitted to the hospital for electric shock and burns; and the remaining five coworkers were treated and released.
Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, AGRICULTURE, STRUCK AGAINST, HARVESTER, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123410102 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 123410102 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 3 | 123410102 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 4 | 123410102 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 5 | 123410102 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction |
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