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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1491024.015 - Grimmway Enterprises, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Grimmway Enterprises, Inc.
6900 Mountain View Road
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Mailing Address:
Po Box 81498, Bakersfield, CA 93380
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115114/Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/26/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1654660 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,850 | $0 | $5,850 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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) | 02/26/2021 | 03/17/2021 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/08/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 43000029 A | 02/26/2021 | 03/17/2021 | $0 | $425 | $0 | 03/08/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203(B)(2) | 02/26/2021 | 03/17/2021 | $0 | $425 | $0 | 03/08/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
An employee had worked as a Shipping Lead in the shipping department of a carrot processing facility. On July 31, 2020, the employee began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. The employee was tested for COVID-19 and on August 7, 2020, his test came back positive. On August 12, 2020, the employee was hospitalized where he remained until his death on August 31, 2020. The employer was unable to determine the source of the employee's illness. The employer did not have an effective COVID-19 Prevention Program in place.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1491024.015 | 65 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |