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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312914237 - Etchegaray Farms, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Etchegaray Farms, Llc
Sherwood Ave & Wallace Ave
Mcfarland, CA 93250
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 964, Visalia, CA 93279
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0171
NAICS: 111334/Berry (except Strawberry) Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/19/2010
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 04/29/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361660467 |
Investigation Summary
At 10:15 a.m. on March 10, 2010, Employee #1 was working for Etchegaray Farms, LLC. He was in a blueberry field, maintaining a wind machine, when the tower section of the machine started to shake violently. This shaking caused two of the machine's blades to fracture and fall. As Employee #1 tried to shut down the machine, one of the blades struck him in the head, killing him.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, MAINTENANCE, AGRICULTURE, VIBRATIONS, STRUCK BY, BLADE, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312914237 | Fatality | Fracture | Machinery maintenance occupations |