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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313545360 - Wong Potatoes Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
Wong Potatoes Inc
Wilson Rd
Merrill, OR 97603
Mailing Address:
17600 Highway 39, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0722
NAICS: 111211/Potato Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/09/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/30/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101621050 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,775 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,775 |
| 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 | 704009902 B | 03/25/2010 | 04/04/2010 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | 04/13/2010 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 704341003 A P | 03/25/2010 | 04/04/2010 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 04/13/2010 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 704194004 A | 03/25/2010 | 04/04/2010 | $525 | $1,500 | $0 | 04/13/2010 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 704341004 A CI | 03/25/2010 | 04/04/2010 | $525 | $1,500 | $0 | 04/13/2010 | L - State Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 704197003 A | 03/25/2010 | 04/04/2010 | $175 | $500 | $0 | 04/13/2010 | L - State Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 704343001 | 03/25/2010 | 04/11/2010 | $175 | $500 | $0 | 04/13/2010 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 17, 2009, an employee was walking toward Logan onion harvester and tractor and trailer and went around the south side of the farm field tractor that was pulling a large onion harvester trailer. The employee jumped or crawled over the fifth wheel dolly and tripped onto the ground. The left front dual tires ran over his body starting at feet/knees and rolled straight over abdomen, torso and head killing the employee.
Keywords: HEAD, AGRICULTURE, HARVESTER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, TRACTOR TRAILER, RUN OVER, MOTOR VEHICLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313545360 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Farm workers |