Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312350440 - Rancho Paraiso, Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Rancho Paraiso, Lp
1/2 Mi. So. Of West Beach Rd. And Shell Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
Mailing Address:
P O Box 1115, Aromas, CA 95004
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0171
NAICS: 111333/Strawberry Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/07/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/26/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102593761 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,625 |
| Current Penalty | $5,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,625 |
| 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 | 3455 B | 01/23/2009 | 01/28/2009 | $3,375 | $3,375 | $0 | 01/30/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3455 C | 01/23/2009 | 01/28/2009 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | 01/30/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 9, 2008, Employee #1 was unloading aluminum irrigation pipe from a trailer located on a farm road. The trailer was under a high voltage line (estimated 21,000 Volts). He stood the pipe on its end to clear it of dirt, and it struck the power line. Employee #1 was wearing cloth and rubber gloves and tennis type shoes, but received an electric shock and first-degree burns on his foot and finger tips. He was transported to a medical center, where he was hospitalized for approximately 48 hours for observation.
Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, FINGER, IRRIGATION PIPE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312350440 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Farm workers |
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