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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1742749.015 - Kaolin Mushroom Farms, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Osha Philadelphia Area Office
Site Address:
Kaolin Mushroom Farms, Inc.
139 Starr Rd.
Landenberg, PA 19350
Mailing Address:
649 West South Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111411/Mushroom Production
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/19/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall, L:Fall
Case Closed: 07/01/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2153372 | ||
| Inspection | 1742743 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $43,786 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,786 |
| Current Penalty | $9,679 | $0 | $0 | $24,890 | $0 | $34,568 |
| 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 | 19100028 B03 I | 10/16/2024 | 11/04/2024 | $14,518 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100029 B01 | 10/16/2024 | $9,679 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100219 C04 I | 10/16/2024 | 11/04/2024 | $10,372 | $11,524 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 p.m. on April 18, 2024, an employee working for mushroom farm was cleaning a machine when he fell from the catwalk. The employee died from head trauma due to impact with the ground.
Keywords: Agriculture, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Catwalk, Cleaning, Elevated Work Plat, Elevated Work Platform, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Farm, Farm Machinery, Farm worker, Head, Machine operator, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1742749.015 | 58 | M | Fatality |