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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1427881.015 - 61089 - Richgrove Tobacco Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
61089 - Richgrove Tobacco Llc
County Road 756 - Bardwell Lane
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Mailing Address:
3501 Bradshaw Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0132
NAICS: 111910/Tobacco Farming
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/21/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1491077 | ||
| Referral | 1491080 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,900 |
| Current Penalty | $11,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,900 |
| 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 | Serious | 338.31(1)(A) | 02/14/2020 | 02/18/2020 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/10/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 2.310(1)(1) | 02/14/2020 | 03/09/2020 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 03/10/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19280021 A05 | 02/14/2020 | 02/18/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/10/2020 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on August 20, 2019, Employee #1 was driving a tractor, taking a wagon to the field to pick up tobacco. There were no witnesses to the actual event, but he was found between the front and rear wheel of the tractor, which had turned over on its side. EMS was called and the employee was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: Agriculture, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Overturn, Struck By, Tractor, Wagon
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1427881.015 | 27 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |