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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125834895 - Ramey Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Ramey Farms
14827 Meadow Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing Address:
14818 Meadow Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0191
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/22/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/21/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361505696 |
Investigation Summary
On August 27, 1998, Employee #1 was working with the 79-year-old owner of Ramey Farms to clear debris and brush from a forested area. The owner was using a loader/ backhoe to pick up and pile brush when he became stuck between several trees. Employee #1 approached the back of the loader to reposition the backhoe boom when the owner reached to the controls behind him and swung the boom to the left side, pinning Employee #1 against the back of the machine. When the owner realized his worker was caught, he swung the boom to the other side to release him. Employee #1 sustained multiple internal injuries to his stomach, kidney, and intestines, as well as a torn lung. He was treated by paramedics and then transported by Life Flight to Sutter Roseville Hospital in Roseville, CA. The owner apparently did not see Employee #1 approaching the rear of the loader or hear him calling out.
Keywords: BACKHOE BOOM, LOADER/BACKHOE, AGRICULTURE, PINNED, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LACERATION, COMMUNICATION, STOMACH
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125834895 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Farm workers |