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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315068031 - Sierra Labor, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Sierra Labor, Inc.
Ave 376 & Rd 40
Traver, CA 93673
Mailing Address:
P O Box 1799, Reedley, CA 93654
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0761
NAICS: 115115/Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/27/2011
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 06/14/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101082113 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,260 | $0 | $5,260 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 | $0 | $3,600 |
| 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 | 02/01/2011 | 03/06/2011 | $3,600 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/15/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 F03 | 02/01/2011 | 03/06/2011 | $0 | $260 | $0 | 02/15/2011 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On July 31, 2010, Employee #1 was helping to harvest an orchard. The employee fell, approximately 7 ft to 10 ft, from an orchard ladder. Employee #1 suffered head trauma and was hospitalized. The information provided does not indicate the fall resulted of equipment failure or defect. The cause of the incident was determined as employee's misjudgment of working position and a loss of attention. The employer did have a health and safety program, including use of ladder and hazards associated with ladder use.
Keywords: HEAD, LADDER, HARVESTER, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315068031 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Farm workers |