Inspection Detail

Inspection: 309819472 - Karen Shira & David Shira

Inspection Information - Office: Bend

Inspection Nr: 309819472

Report ID: 1054115

Date Opened: 07/19/2007

Site Address:
Karen Shira & David Shira
3292 Little Valley Rd
Harper, OR 97906

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0211

NAICS: 112112/Cattle Feedlots

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/19/2007

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 07/30/2007

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201702271

Event: 07/16/2007

Employee Fractured Arm When Caught by Hay Cutting Rollers

On July 16, 2007, Employee #1 was operating a hay cutting swather and fractured her left forearm while attempting to clear a clog of hay. Evidence indicates the machine was shut off and Employee #1 was under the machine, in back of two horizontal conditioner rolls that are under spring tension. Hay had clogged between the upper and lower rollers, which caused the rollers to separate (open up). Employee #1 used a knife to cut away the hay clog and her left hand to remove the hay. While removing the hay, she reached between the rollers. When the clog cleared the rollers, they slammed together, pinning her forearm between them. She was pinned approximately thirty minutes total. Prior to help arriving, Employee #1 attempted to get free by using the knife to try and sever her arm, which was unsuccessful. Employee #1 was hospitalized with lacerations and a fractured arm.

Keywords: FRACTURE, AGRICULTURE, FOREARM, ROLLER--MACH/PART, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LACERATION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309819472			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Farm workers

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