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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: 1470795.015 - 518 Farming, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
518 Farming, Inc.
Mccabe & Sr 7 (N 32.75557 And W 115.39365)
Holtville, CA 92250
Mailing Address:
4696 Old Hwy 111, Brawley, CA 92227
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111940/Hay Farming
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/27/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1556435 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $19,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,800 |
| Current Penalty | $19,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,800 |
| 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 | 3203(A) | 04/28/2021 | 05/10/2021 | $9,900 | $9,900 | $0 | 06/29/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3441(A)(1) | 04/28/2021 | 05/10/2021 | $9,900 | $9,900 | $0 | 06/29/2021 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on March 20, 2020, an employee was operating a John Deer 5045E tractor. The employee was spraying the edges of a carrot field located next to a drainage canal. The run-off water in the canal was approximately 2 ft. deep. For unknown reason, the tractor rolled over into the canal. The employee was pinned below the tractor under the water and was killed.
Keywords: Agriculture, Canal, Drowning, Equipment Operator, Overturn, Pinned, ROPS, Roll-Over, Seat Belt, Spraying Rig, Tractor, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1470795.015 | 65 | M | Fatality | Heavy equipment mechanics |