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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125653659 - Double D Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Double D Farms
1 Mi N Of Oakland & 1/2 Mi W Of Coalinga-Mendotard
Coalinga, CA 93210
Mailing Address:
23566 W Dorris, Coalinga, CA 93210
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0139
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/04/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/14/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362050304 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 3203 B02 | 12/21/1998 | 02/09/1999 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5194 H02 C | 12/21/1998 | 02/09/1999 | $150 | $150 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:45, on July 28, 1998, Employee #1 was adding UN-32, a nitrogen-based fertilizer to an irrigation unit. Employee #1 connected all the lines from the fertilizer pump to the irrigating system and started the pump. Employee #1 did not pay attention to the system for approximately 25 minutes. When Employee #1 returned to add fertilizer to the pump he noted that the level had not dropped and the system had gotten very hot. Employee #1 approached the pump to shut it down when he heard an explosion. Employee #1 was instantly covered with fertilizer, receiving chemical burns to his face and chest. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, FERTILIZER MIXING, NITROGEN, EXPLOSION, IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, FACE, PUMP, CHEMICAL, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125653659 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Farmers, except horticultural |