Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18398800 - Via Tropical Fruits, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Via Tropical Fruits, Inc.
18429 Sw Farm Road
Indiantown, FL 34956
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 458, Indiantown, FL 34956
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0174
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/27/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/27/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360417273 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was in the field under the rear of his tractor cleaning the bolts and lug nuts that hold the wheel on the tractor. The tractor was not on jacks and was sitting on all four tires. The right side rear tire blew out and the tractor fell on top of Employee #1, crushing his chest. He died.
Keywords: CHEST, MAINTENANCE, UNSECURED, AGRICULTURE, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, TRACTOR, FALLING OBJECT, JACK, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18398800 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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