Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1277970.015 - R.E. Merlo General Farming Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
R.E. Merlo General Farming Inc.
1010 Hwy 99
Orland, CA 95963
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 814, Durham, CA 95938
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115116/Farm Management Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/22/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/19/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1282620 | ||
| Inspection | 1285101 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,310 | $0 | $0 | $810 | $0 | $8,120 |
| Current Penalty | $7,310 | $0 | $0 | $810 | $0 | $8,120 |
| 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) | 02/22/2018 | $810 | $810 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3440(C)(2) | 02/22/2018 | $7,310 | $7,310 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on November 7, 2017, an employee was operating a post hole auger. During work, the employee had difficulty stabilizing the auger. As a result, the post hole auger grabbed his pant leg and his left leg became entangled in the equipment. The employee sustained a fractured femur and lacerations to the genital region, which he was hospitalized and received treatment.
Keywords: Agriculture, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Auger, Clothing, Fracture, Leg, Lost Control
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1277970.015 | 34 | M | Hospitalized injury | Farm workers |
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