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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: 1730088.015 - Lion Farms, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Lion Farms, Llc
Avenue 7 And Road 22
Madera, CA 93637
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1350, Selma, CA 93662
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111332/Grape Vineyards
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/16/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2134863 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $75,000 | $12,500 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $87,875 |
| Current Penalty | $75,000 | $12,500 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $87,875 |
| 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 | 3350 | 07/19/2024 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 07/24/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Willful | 3701(B) | 07/19/2024 | 09/05/2024 | $12,500 | $12,500 | $0 | 07/24/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A)(4) | 07/19/2024 | 08/14/2024 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 07/24/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 3203(A)(6) | 07/19/2024 | 08/14/2024 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 07/24/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 3203(A)(7) | 07/19/2024 | 08/14/2024 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 07/24/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 6:00 a.m. on February 23, 2024, a crew of farm workers was driving to work site when they were involved in a head on collision on a public road. Seven employees died in the crash, and one employee was hospitalized with multiple fractures, contusions and lacerations.
Keywords: Agriculture, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Chest, Collision, Contusion, Driving, Farm, Farm Machinery, Farm worker, Fracture, Head, Highway, Laborer, Laceration, Leg, Motor Vehicle, Road, Torso, Traffic Accident
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1730088.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | ||
| 2 | 1730088.015 | 24 | M | Fatality | Farm workers | |
| 3 | 1730088.015 | 34 | M | Fatality | ||
| 4 | 1730088.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Farm workers | |
| 5 | 1730088.015 | 33 | M | Fatality | ||
| 6 | 1730088.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Farm workers | |
| 7 | 1730088.015 | 33 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction | |
| 8 | 1730088.015 | 57 | M | Fatality |