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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1474703.015 - Venegas Farming Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Venegas Farming Llc
3117 W. Telegraph Road
Fillmore, CA 93015
Mailing Address:
8002 Balcom Canyon Rdc, Somis, CA 93066
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561311
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/04/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/21/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1568294 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $410 | $0 | $410 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $410 | $0 | $410 |
| 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 | 3276(E)(15)(C) | 09/04/2020 | $410 | $410 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on March 9, 2020, Employee #1 was standing approximately 16 feet above the ground on a 20-foot extension ladder while harvesting avocados. Employee #1 was facing away from the ladder and was not holding onto the ladder. The ladder was tied at the top to a branch on the avocado tree. The branch that was supporting the ladder moved, causing the ladder to jolt (but not fall because the ladder was tied to the branch). Employee #1 fell to the ground and landed on his feet. Employee #1 sustained a T-12 compression fracture to his spine and was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Extension Ladder, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fracture, Harvesting, Ladder, Spine
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1474703.015 | 20 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Not Applicable |