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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310745989 - Riverland Hedging & Topping
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Riverland Hedging & Topping
9200 N.E. 12th Drive, Ruby Red Grapefruit 3 (Block
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Mailing Address:
7300 4th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0174
NAICS: 111320/Citrus (except Orange) Groves
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/2007
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 01/12/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102456142 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $6,400 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 09/24/2007 | 10/27/2007 | $4,500 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 09/24/2007 | 09/27/2007 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 31, 2007, Employee #1 was cutting the tops of citrus trees (also known as topping) in a 40 acre section of a farm that specialized in raising of cattle, maintaining a citrus ranch, and growing produce. The equipment used to cut the trees consisted of a cutting mechanism mounted to a pull behind trailer that was attached to a tractor. This cutting equipment was manufactured by the John Bran Division of FMC Corporation, Model Number 330. As Employee #1 was pulling the cutting equipment behind his tractor, the cutting mechanism cut through the top of an electrical power pole that was located approximately 4 to 5 feet below their electrical lines. The top of the pole fell and one of the electrical lines became entangled with the cutting mechanism. Employee #1 stopped the tractor and began to exit the cab; however, in doing so, he inadvertently contacted a cut electrical line. This contact completed the circuit and caused Employee #1 to become electrocuted. Employee #1 was discovered dead by his father. Emergency services were contacted, as well as the power company.
Keywords: ELECTRIC CABLE, FARM MACHINERY, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UTILITY POLE, TREE TRIMMING, WORK SURFACE, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310745989 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |