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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: 1669604.015 - Wa317973993 - Borton & Sons Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
Wa317973993 - Borton & Sons Inc
S Ahtanum Rd
Yakima, WA 98903
Mailing Address:
2550 Borton Road, Yakima, WA 98903
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111331/Apple Orchards
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/09/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2030136 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $120,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $120,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $120,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $120,000 |
| 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 | Willful | 296-307-08009 | 10/25/2023 | 05/08/2023 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $0 | 11/20/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Willful | 296-307-08012(1)(B) | 10/25/2023 | 05/08/2023 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $0 | 11/20/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 p.m. on May 7, 2023, an employee was wrapping up his work shift and had been repairing water lines in an orchard. He needed to take the tractor to another orchard located approximately 2-3 miles away. One mile from reaching his destination, they found his tractor rolled over on the main roadway. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Roll-Over, Tractor
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1669604.015 | 50 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |