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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315072470 - F & T Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
F & T Farms
Hwy 41 & Elkhorn Ave
Caruthers, CA 93609
Mailing Address:
15516 S. Walnut Ave, Caruthers, CA 93609
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0173
NAICS: 111335/Tree Nut Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/2011
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 11/02/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101085389 |
Investigation Summary
On September 30, 2011, Employee #1, a 25-year-old seasonal worker, was working for an almond grower, his employer of three years. Employee #1 was driving an empty bankout car out of an almond grove, and he hit the horizontal top rail of a gate made from 4-inch pipe. The pipe came through the front windshield, went through the cab, and exited out the back window of the cab. It struck Employee #1 near his left jaw and pulled his head through the back window. Employee #1 was killed. The Division was notified by telephone about this fatality at 12:15 p.m. on September 30, 2011. There were no violations of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations related to this incident.
Keywords: HEAD, VEHICLE, AGRICULTURE, STRUCK AGAINST, COLLISION, FENCE, PIPE, STRUCK BY, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315072470 | Fatality | Other | Laborers, except construction |