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Inspection: 315069799 - Dierich Ag Spray
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Dierich Ag Spray
47000 W. Belmont Ave
Fresno, CA 93622
Mailing Address:
P O Box 567, Firebaugh, CA 93622
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0721
NAICS: 115112/ Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/15/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/08/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361660145 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| 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 | 4070 A | 08/09/2011 | 08/12/2011 | $3,150 | $12,600 | $0 | 08/16/2011 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 5, 2011, Employee #1 was working in an almond orchard, spraying the crop. He was using the Air-O-Fan spray rig to start the spraying operation. He started the spray rig engine and went to the middle of the spray rig to engage the clutch for the spray pump. The drive V-belt system was not fully guarded, and he grabbed the upper housing of the guard to hold on for balance. While pulling the clutch lever to engage the spray system, his hand slipped off and his fingers got caught in the V-belt, amputating them. He was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BELT, AGRICULTURE, FINGER, CLUTCH, CAUGHT BY, SPRAYING RIG, HAND, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315069799 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Farm workers |