Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125674564 - Rudd Farming
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Rudd Farming
2491 W. Biggs-Gridley Rd.
Gridley, CA 95948
Mailing Address:
10875 N. Butte Rd., Live Oak, CA 95953
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0175
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/12/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361677909 |
Investigation Summary
On July 16, 1998, Employee #1, who worked on a prune, almond, and rice farm, was engaged in light maintenance and cleanup on a mechanical fruit harvester, in preparation for harvesting. He removed the end of a hydraulic hose, causing the pan section of the harvester to fall on top of him. Employee #1 sustained crushing injuries and died of traumatic asphyxia.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ASPHYXIATED, AGRICULTURE, FARM MACHINERY, HARVESTER, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125674564 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |
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