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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315077941 - Terra Nova Ranch, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Terra Nova Ranch, Inc
16729 W. Floral Ave
Helm, CA 93627
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0161
NAICS: 111219/Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/31/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/11/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101087708 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $650 | $0 | $650 |
| 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 | 3441 A02 D | 11/29/2012 | 12/04/2012 | $650 | $750 | $0 | 12/06/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 20, 2012, Employee #1 was working for the Terra Nova Ranch in Helm, CA. The employer was a grower of diversified farm crops. The incident occurred in the employer's maintenance yard. Employee #1 was connecting a mower deck to a three-point hitch on the back of a John Deere tractor for the tractor operator. The two lower hitch points were connected, and he was trying to connect the top connection. The tractor operator, thinking that the mower was attached, activated the lift mechanism to lift the mower deck for transportation to the field. The pin that would have made the connection firm was not secure. It came out, and the top rod hit Employee #1's right leg. Employee #1 was pinned between the tractor and the mower deck. He sustained bruises, contusions, and abrasions to his right leg. Employee #1 was taken to Fresno Community Hospital for treatment and X-rays. The incident was reported by the employer to Cal/OSHA on July 20, 2012, within the required 8-hour time period.
Keywords: AGRICULTURE, PINNED, FARM MACHINERY, TRAILER HITCH, ABRASION, STRUCK BY, TRACTOR, CONTUSION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315077941 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Farm workers |