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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310824263 - Doug Ohland Harvesting
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Doug Ohland Harvesting
Ave 21 & Road 18
Chowchilla, CA 93618
Mailing Address:
4028 Franklin Rd, Yuba City, CA 95993
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0722
NAICS: 115113/ Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/26/2008
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 12/23/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361715139 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,345 | $0 | $16,145 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,695 | $0 | $2,695 |
| 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 | 342 A | 02/26/2008 | 03/30/2008 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/24/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 02/26/2008 | 03/30/2008 | $85 | $85 | $0 | 03/24/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 G | 02/26/2008 | 03/30/2008 | $130 | $130 | $0 | 03/24/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3441 A01 | 02/26/2008 | 03/30/2008 | $130 | $130 | $0 | 03/24/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 3314 C | 02/26/2008 | 03/30/2008 | $350 | $10,800 | $0 | 03/24/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 26, 2007, Employee #1 was operating a bin carrier, a self-propelled vehicle, used to transport loaded bins from the orchard to the roadside for shipping. The bin transport or bin feed chain on the right tine had jumped off the forward sprocket, causing Employee #1 to attempt realignment without engine shut down. Employee #1 grasped the chain to the hydraulic drive consequently pulling Employee #1's gloved hand into the chain and sprocket. Employee #1 was unable to free himself and contacted coworkers by cell phone. Employee #2 and Employee #3 responded and removed Employee #1's hand from the sprocket. Employee #1 was transported to Madera Community Hospital Emergency, where he received treatment and referral to an orthopedic hand specialist in Fresno. On August 27,2007, a surgical amputation of the right hand fourth finger at the proximal interphalangeal joint, amputation of the third finger at mid nail bed, and tip of second finger, was performed. The employer has a written IIPP and provided equipment training (operational), although it was not determined if operators were instructed to not attempt repairs, as asserted by the employer. The root cause for the injury event was a failure to deenergize the system.
Keywords: CHAIN, LOADING, AMPUTATED, AGRICULTURE, FINGER, GLOVE, HARVESTER, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, SELF-PROPELLED, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310824263 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |