Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125943787 - Rancho Santa Fe Farms Golf Club
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Rancho Santa Fe Farms Golf Club
8500 St Andrews Rd
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2769, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7997
NAICS: 713910/Golf Courses and Country Clubs
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/25/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/10/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362436735 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,925 | $0 | $0 | $5,970 | $0 | $8,895 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $5,375 | $0 | $7,625 |
| 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 | 342 A | 01/25/2005 | 03/14/2005 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 461 C | 01/25/2005 | 03/14/2005 | $250 | $325 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3320 | 01/25/2005 | 03/14/2005 | $0 | $325 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 23400016 B | 01/25/2005 | 03/14/2005 | $125 | $160 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3328 G | 01/25/2005 | 03/14/2005 | $0 | $160 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3328 B | 01/25/2005 | 02/08/2005 | $2,250 | $2,925 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:15 a.m. on September 23, 2004, Employee #1, a ground keeper, was supervised by two supervisors #1 and #2, and all three were employed by Rancho Santa Fe Farms Golf ClubEmployee #1 was driving a Metro Microtruk, hauling mulch to the 14th hole area of the golf course. Employee #1 had delivered two loads of mulch and was returning in the easternly direction, when he ran into an eucalyptus tree. Employee #1 hit the tree with the front end of the truck. Employee #1 was not wearing a seat belt. Employee #1 hit the steering wheel of the truck when he made contact with the tree. Employee #1 sustained internal injuries that resulted in internal bleeding. Exploratory surgery found mesenteric tears in the mid small bowel that caused some bleeding and was repaired. Supervisor #1 and supervisor #2 stated that Employee #1 was blinded by the intense early morning sunlight, making the eucalyptus tree directly in front of the truck incapable of being seen. Employee #1 was transported to the Rancho Bernardo Scripps Clinic by supervisor #1 and then transported to Pomerado Hospital for surgery to determine the extent of his internal bleeding.
Keywords: SEAT BELT, TREE, TRUCK, STEERING WHEEL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125943787 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Inspectors, agricultural products |
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