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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1563685.015 - Rosas Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Rosas Corporation
Old River Rd., 1 Mi North Of Hwy 166
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Mailing Address:
920 Rose Ave., Wasco, CA 93280
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115115/Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/07/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/07/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1833015 |
Investigation Summary
At 6:10 p.m. on November 9, 2021, Employee #1, a forklift operator, was working in a lemon orchard near the intersection of Hwy 166 and Old River Rd, loading bins full of lemons onto a flatbed truck. Employee #1 finished his work for the day. His personal vehicle was located in a nearby field, north of the field he was working in. Employee #1 was driving the forklift (Harlo HP5000) northbound on Old River Rd. While on that public road, approximately 1 mile north of Hwy 166, he was struck from behind by a Peterbilt semi trailer truck towing two trailers full of carrots. The accident occurred after sunset. The forklift had a rear facing white light on. Employee #1 was pronounced dead on site. Employee #1 sustained fatal blunt force trauma injuries. Employee #1 was rear ended by a semi truck while operating a forklift on a public road, resulting in his death.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Forklift, Motor Vehicle, Road, Struck By, Trailer Truck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1563685.015 | 48 | M | Fatality | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |