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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126180652 - Sun Valley Harvest Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Sun Valley Harvest Inc.
3875 W. Main St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
Mailing Address:
275 N. Blosser St., Santa Maria, CA 93458
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/26/2002
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362145963 | ||
| Accident | 362146425 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $335 | $0 | $18,335 |
| Current Penalty | $335 | $0 | $0 | $335 | $0 | $670 |
| 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 | 05/06/2002 | 06/08/2002 | $335 | $335 | $0 | 06/03/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 A | 05/06/2002 | 05/09/2002 | $335 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/30/2002 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on April 16, 2002, Employee #1and a coworker were repairing a lettuce/celery machine which is hooked up to a three point hook up on a John Deere Model 7210 tractor, Serial Number 519. The machine was recently built and Employee #1 and his coworker were working on a leak in the hydraulic system. Employee #1 was under the machine and his coworker was on the tractor, when Employee #1's coworker accidentally hit the lever to lower the machine. The machine was lowered down on Employee #1 breaking both sides of his pelvis and ribs. No block or other device was used to prevent the machine from being lowered on Employee #1. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: REPAIR, FARM MACHINERY, HYDRAULIC FLUID, CRUSHED, PELVIS, RIB, TRACTOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126180652 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Welders and cutters |