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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: 1768689.015 - Reyes And Hall Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Reyes And Hall Inc.
45499 Panoche Rd
Firebaugh, CA 93622
Mailing Address:
4331 N Golden State Blvd Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93722
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: 02/12/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2200056 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 3441(A)(2)(C) | 02/13/2025 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:40 p.m. on August 13, 2024, Employee #1 was clearing debris from an elevated conveyor belt machine. While standing on the conveyor belt to check if debris had been cleared, the conveyor belt was unexpectedly energized. Employee #1 fell and became trapped between a metal bar, which was a structural part of the conveyor belt, and the moving conveyor belt. The employee sustained fatal chest compression injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Belt Conveyor, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Chest, Clearing, Conveyor, Debris, Lockout/Tagout, Metal, Metal Bar, Moving, Moving Object, Tagout, Trapped
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1768689.015 | 54 | M | Hospitalized injury | Equipment Operator: Heavy |