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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: 1771331.015 - Roche Brothers, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Roche Brothers, Inc.
26650 E Copperopolis Rd
Farmington, CA 95230
Mailing Address:
26519 Jones Rd., Escalon, CA 95320
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111335/Tree Nut Farming
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/21/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2204485 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $32,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,400 |
| Current Penalty | $32,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,400 |
| 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 | 3440(F)(1) | 02/21/2025 | 03/12/2025 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $0 | 03/21/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3441(B) | 02/21/2025 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $0 | 03/21/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on August 24, 2024, Employee #1, employed in the almond orchard industry, was operating a Flory Model 8500 Harvester. During the harvest, Employee #1 was found pinned between the body of the harvester and the front left tire. Emergency services responded, but the employee was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Pinned, Tire, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1771331.015 | 50 | M | Fatality | Equipment Operator: Heavy |