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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: 1701013.015 - Purewal Custom Harvesting
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Purewal Custom Harvesting
South Of Intersection Of Ave 21 And Rd 29 1/2 Madera Ca, 93638 Within 1000 Feet Of Gps 37.052889, -120.007727
Madera, CA 93638
Mailing Address:
1961 Barry Rd, Yuba City, CA 95993
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111336/Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/28/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2088253 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $31,950 |
| Current Penalty | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $31,950 |
| 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 | 3203(A)(4) | 03/28/2024 | 05/03/2024 | $450 | $450 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3441(A) | 03/28/2024 | 04/12/2024 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3446(A) | 03/28/2024 | 04/12/2024 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:45 a.m. on September 30, 2023, employees were engaged in the heavy equipment-assisted harvesting of pistachios. The specialty harvesting equipment that was in use was a Make: CEO, Model: B8E-21-275. The guarding on the CEO was less than 7 feet from the work level and did not meet guarding requirements of 3446(a). Employees at the worksite used a pole to clean out branches that become lodged in the augers, when old growth tree limbs fell in the hopper. Employee #1, an equipment operator, was found caught in the auger by coworkers nearby, shortly after the accident. Employee #1 suffered crushing and lacerating injuries and was killed. There were no witnesses to the accident.
Keywords: Agriculture, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Auger, Caught In, Crushed, Guard, Harvester, Harvesting, Hopper, Laceration, Tree Limb, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1701013.015 | 68 | M | Fatality | Equipment Operator: Heavy |