Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126182377 - Rio Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Rio Farms
664 Laguna Rd
Camarillo, CA 93011
Mailing Address:
Po Box 3288, Camarillo, CA 93011
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0761
NAICS: 115115/Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/10/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 07/08/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362498578 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $2,250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 03/31/2005 | 04/05/2005 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 04/07/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3210 C | 03/31/2005 | 04/05/2005 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 04/07/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3657 A | 03/31/2005 | 04/05/2005 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 04/07/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:30 a.m. on November 29, 2004, Employee #1, a farm worker, fell 8 ft from a stack of folded boxes. Employee #1 was removing a pallet resting on top of the stack so the tarp that was protecting the boxes could be removed when he lost his balance and fell to the ground below. Employee #1 worked on a large farm which included a production area, offices, and a storage arena. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. Employee #1 was an employee of the company.
Keywords: FALL, PALLET, STORAGE AREA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126182377 | Fatality | Fracture | Farm workers |
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