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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306356965 - Terra Linda Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Terra Linda Farms
4020 W Davis
Riverdale, CA 93656
Mailing Address:
P O Box 758, Riverdale, CA 93656
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0172
NAICS: 111332/Grape Vineyards
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/20/2004
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 05/02/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361360548 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,850 | $0 | $0 | $1,205 | $0 | $7,055 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $805 | $0 | $4,180 |
| 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 | 3203 A04 | 11/10/2004 | 11/23/2004 | $185 | $240 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B02 | 11/10/2004 | 12/15/2004 | $0 | $160 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3441 A01 | 11/10/2004 | 11/23/2004 | $250 | $325 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3651 A | 11/10/2004 | 11/23/2004 | $185 | $240 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3653 A | 11/10/2004 | 11/23/2004 | $185 | $240 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3440 C02 | 11/10/2004 | 11/23/2004 | $3,375 | $5,850 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 22, 2004, Employee #1, a tractor operator, was working at a vineyard. As Employee #1 was operating a John Deere tractor, Model Number 5510, pulling a Spectrum sprayer to spread amended fertilizer, he struck a utility pole. The utility pole, which measured 12.5 feet wide and contained 12 KV of power, fell upon contact with the tractor and struck the sprayer tank. A coworker, also operating a spraying machine, noticed that Employee #1's tractor remained stationary for an unusually long period of time. When the coworker investigated the idol equipment, he discovered that the tractor/sprayer combination was still in gear and running. Employee #1 was found unconscious, lying under the sprayer portion of the machinery. The tractor was shut down, and Employee #1 was removed from under the equipment. Attempts were made to revive Employee #1; however, efforts were unsuccessful and Employee #1 was determined to be dead. The incident investigation reported that the utility pole appeared to be in a deteriorated condition, mainly attributed to arc tracking and extreme weather conditions. The coroner's report determined the cause of death due to electric shock, noting that Employee #1 had an electrical entrance wound on his right hand and an exit wound on the lower portion of his left leg.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, ELECTROCUTED, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, FARM MACHINERY, STRUCK AGAINST, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UTILITY POLE, MOTOR VEHICLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306356965 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Farm workers |