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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1269040.015 - Vermeulen Farms Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Vermeulen Farms Inc.
3301 N Dakota Ave
Modesto, CA 95358
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5336, Modesto, CA 95352
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111335/Tree Nut Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/19/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/08/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1269846 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,035 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,035 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $450 |
| 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 | 3441(A)(2)(D) | 03/19/2018 | $450 | $3,035 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 5:00 p.m. on September 29, 2017, an employee was driving a "Jack Rabbit" Runner to unload almonds from the reservoir cart being pulled by a harvester. The employee had his arm pinned between the reservoir cart and the runner door when a coworker motioned him to move the harvester backwards. The employee suffered a left forearm fracture. Hospitalization was not required.
Keywords: Agriculture, Backing Up, Caught Between, Forearm, Fracture, Harvester
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1269040.015 | 29 | M | Hospitalized injury | Equipment Operator: Heavy |