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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316636372 - Kg Farms Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Salem 1054100
Site Address:
Kg Farms Inc
Lower Grand Island Rd
Dayton, OR 97114
Mailing Address:
18995 Arbor Grove Rd Ne, Woodburn, OR 97071
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0181
NAICS: 111421/Nursery and Tree Production
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/01/2013
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/29/2013
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 D | 04/18/2013 | 04/23/2013 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 12, 2012, Employee #1 was occupying the bucket of a Gillisons orbit lift tower pruner and operating the machine. As he worked, the power mechanism on the machine malfunctioned and began to smoke. The controls for lowering the bucket also failed to operate. He then attempted to lower himself to the ground using a rope. Employee #1 lost his grip on the rope and fell to the ground. He struck the ground and fractured both legs. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center. At the hospital, he underwent surgical procedures; afterwards, he was hospitalized for postoperative treatment.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HYDRAULIC LIFT, FALL, MECH MALFUNCTION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316636372 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |