Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2155596 - Placendo Farm
Inspection Information - Office: Marlton Area Office
Site Address:
Placendo Farm
Lake Road
Newfield, NJ 08344
Mailing Address:
Lake Road, Newfield, NJ 08344
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0161
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/16/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/29/1985
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100142 B08 | 07/22/1985 | 07/23/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was approximately 20 ft high on a telephone pole performing a routine service/maintenance job. He fell, striking his head on the sidewalk. Employee #1 was in a coma for about 11 months before he died of complications. According to the police report and other information gathered, the employee was wearing the required ppe including a pole climber's body belt. Weather conditions that day could have been a factor in the accident. The day was extremely hot and humid. The exact cause of the fall can not be determined due to the lack of evidence and the time of the accident.
Keywords: AGRICULTURE, FALL, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2155596 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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