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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311163976 - Wayne T. Heath Farms, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Wayne T. Heath Farms, Inc.
29069 Lankford Highway
Townsend, VA 23443
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 41, Townsend, VA 23443
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0134
NAICS: 111211/Potato Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/01/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100923101 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $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 | 19040039 A | 08/23/2007 | 08/28/2007 | $500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 6, 2007, Employee #1 was working in a well pump house, troubleshooting a malfunction with its well pump, which would not operate when activated. While the pump switch was turned on, Employee #1 began to troubleshoot the problem, when he contacted the live conductors of the pressure switch that supplied 240 volts of power to the well pump, as well as the panel door of the disconnect switch. Employee #1 was electrocuted and died.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, SHOCK, REPAIR, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311163976 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Managers, horticultural specialty farms |