Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1402710.015 - Western Harvesting, Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Western Harvesting, Llc.
48450 Lonoak Rd., Lot 14
King City, CA 93930
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 689, King City, CA 93930
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115113/ Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/17/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/31/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1456851 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $32,400 | $0 | $0 | $800 | $0 | $33,200 |
| Current Penalty | $32,400 | $0 | $0 | $800 | $0 | $33,200 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3203(A)(4) | 10/18/2019 | $800 | $800 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3441(A)(2)(D) | 10/18/2019 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3447(A) | 10/18/2019 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 3447(B) | 10/18/2019 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:20 p.m. on May 19, 2019, an employee was assisting a coworker with clearing a clog near a bearing on the front of a leaf cutter harvester when the coworker started the machine without notice, causing the saw blade to move. The employee suffered a serious injury to the left palm, resulting in hospitalization and reconstructive surgery of the artery and tendons in his left hand.
Keywords: Agriculture, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Blade, Hand, Harvester, Laceration, Start Button, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1402710.015 | 33 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |
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