Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310824941 - John Mancebo
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
John Mancebo
8564 Road 6
Firebaugh, CA 93620
Mailing Address:
18557 N Fairfax Ave, Dos Palos, CA 93620
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0131
NAICS: 111920/Cotton Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/2008
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 02/08/2011
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 362057788 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $17,100 | $0 | $0 | $5,085 | $0 | $22,185 |
Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,285 | $0 | $6,285 |
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 | 06/13/2008 | 06/18/2008 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/07/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 06/13/2008 | 07/16/2008 | $85 | $85 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
3. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A07 B | 06/13/2008 | 07/16/2008 | $0 | $3,150 | $0 | 01/07/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
4. | 03001 | Other | 3440 C02 | 06/13/2008 | 07/16/2008 | $600 | $10,800 | $0 | 01/07/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
5. | 04001 | Other | 3441 A02 D | 06/13/2008 | 07/16/2008 | $600 | $3,150 | $0 | 01/07/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 15, 2007, a three-man crew was using a post-hole auger (8-in. auger bit) mounted on a New Holland tractor (Model Number TN95F) to dig holes for replanting almond trees. Employee #1 was responsible for positioning the auger, Employee #2 was operating the tractor, and Employee #3 was measuring for tree placement. Employee #1 was to position the auger and then step back, when Employee #2 started digging. Employee #2 reported that Employee #1 attempted to straighten the auger by pushing on the differential, when his long sleeve shirt and jacket became entangled in the unguarded power take-off driveline (PTO). Employee #1 sustained multiple injuries, including bilateral humerus fractures, rib fractures, cervical and thoracic spinal fractures, hemothorax, pneumothorax, anterior and posterior cruciate ligament rupture, and right supracondylar femur fracture. Employee #1 was airlifted to Fresno Community Regional Trauma Center, where he underwent several surgical procedures and rehabilitation. Employee #2 claimed that he attempted to disengage the PTO when he realized Employee #1 was approaching the auger and that he previously cautioned Employee #1 that his loose clothing could become caught in the rotating auger. Employee #2 was a qualified agricultural equipment operator with fifteen years experience and demonstrated knowledge in guarding drivelines and the hazards posed by loose clothing in proximity of rotating machinery. The root cause of the accident was determined to be an unguarded PTO shaft and lack of training. The spouse of the sole proprietor of the agricultural production operation notified the division about the injury on December 27, 2007.
Keywords: FRACTURE, LUNG, SPINE, AGRICULTURE, CAUGHT BY, RIB, ARM, POWER TAKE-OFF, UNGUARDED, LEG
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 310824941 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |