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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307894808 - Benjamin Ramirez Harvesting
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Benjamin Ramirez Harvesting
Highlands County Line Rd.
Arcadia, FL 33821
Mailing Address:
4591 Se Hwy 70, Arcadia, FL 33821
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0761
NAICS: 115115/Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/09/2004
Emphasis: L:Ohpwrlne
Case Closed: 12/16/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102424637 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 11/24/2004 | 11/30/2004 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 8, 2004, Employee #1 was placing a metal ladder upright against a tree, across from an overhead power line. The ladder began to fall, and when Employee #1 grabbed the ladder, the ladder's weight caused him to walk backwards. As Employee #1 attempted to steady the ladder, the ladder contacted the overhead power line and caused Employee #1 to be electrocuted and killed.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, AGRICULTURE, ELECTROCUTED, LADDER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307894808 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |