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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312686405 - Avocado Corporation Of America
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Avocado Corporation Of America
33452 Double Canyon Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
Mailing Address:
P O Box 300867, Escondido, CA 92030
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0179
NAICS: 111336/Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/03/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/15/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101465342 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,260 | $0 | $1,260 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| 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 | 3421 A | 05/03/2011 | 06/03/2011 | $280 | $420 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3421 C | 05/03/2011 | 06/03/2011 | $0 | $420 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3428 A | 05/03/2011 | 06/03/2011 | $280 | $420 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 23, 2011, three employees with Avocado Corporation of America were trimming tree branches from avocado trees at an orchard. At approximately 11:14 a.m., Employee #1 was struck by a cut tree branch. He was hospitalized at Palomar Hospital for injuries to his right torso, back, and ankle, including unspecified fracture(s).
Keywords: FRACTURE, TREE LIMB, AGRICULTURE, TORSO, BACK, TREE, STRUCK BY, TREE TRIMMING, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312686405 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Farm workers |