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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311867535 - J And W Walker Farms Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
J And W Walker Farms Inc.
County Rd 102 & County Rd 111
Tulelake, CA 96134
Mailing Address:
Po Box 830, Merrill, OR 97633
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0134
NAICS: 111211/Potato Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/24/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/01/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102511995 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $5,685 | $0 | $20,085 |
| Current Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $4,180 | $0 | $18,580 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 342 A | 04/13/2009 | 04/16/2009 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/12/2009 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B02 | 04/13/2009 | 05/07/2009 | $270 | $275 | $0 | 05/12/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395 E03 | 04/13/2009 | 04/27/2009 | $410 | $410 | $0 | 05/12/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3441 A02 B | 04/13/2009 | 04/23/2009 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | 05/12/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 while riding on the tongue of an irrigation pipe trailer lost his balance, fell off the trailer and then the trailer ran over his chest. Employee #1 was riding on tongue of an irrigation pipe trailer and was holding the seat in front of him. The tractor pulling the trailer made some type of odd move and Employee #1 lost his balance and fell off hitting the pavement. After the employee had hit the pavement the rear tire of the trailer ran over his chest. The tractor-trailer combo was on highway 111 in Tulelake and the tractor-trailer combo had unloaded the pipe before the accident occurred. Employee #1 underwent surgery on his shoulder and was in the hospital for more than 24 hours. Employee #1 received bruises, scrapes, and separated his shoulder in the fall. It was also reported that the Employee #1 should not have been riding the trailer.
Keywords: CHEST, HIGHWAY, SHOULDER, TRAILER HITCH, IRRIGATION PIPE, TRAILER TRUCK, FALL, STRUCK BY, IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, TRAILER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311867535 | Hospitalized injury | Dislocation | Farm workers |