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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312679079 - Jett Harvest
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Jett Harvest
45346 Old Hwy 80
Jacumba, CA 91934
Mailing Address:
P O Box 145, Holtville, CA 92250
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: 12/15/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/08/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101077188 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,810 | $0 | $5,810 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,825 | $0 | $2,825 |
| 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 | 12/16/2009 | 12/21/2009 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/06/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 12/16/2009 | 01/18/2010 | $0 | $160 | $0 | 01/06/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 B02 | 12/16/2009 | 01/18/2010 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 01/06/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 14300040 A | 12/16/2009 | 01/18/2010 | $325 | $325 | $0 | 01/06/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 p.m. on June 18, 2009, Employee #1 was working with a crew that was harvesting spinach from a field. Employee #1 was standing on the left rear end of a four wheel agriculture trailer and was placing plastic baskets onto a field harvesting machine for the collection of the harvested spinach. At the end of the row, the slow moving tractor towing the trailer turned and the left rear wheel of the trailer sank to its axle in soft soil, which caused the trailer to dip. The dipping action caused a half pallet of empty baskets, approximately 100 baskets, to break free from their restraints and tip over and fall. Employee #1 deflected some of the falling baskets with his arm, and then he jumped from the trailer to the soft, muddy ground and landed on his feet. After he landed, he was struck by some of the falling, empty 2 to 3 lb plastic baskets, which knocked him backwards to the ground, and caused unspecified strain or sprain injuries. He was hospitalized for treatment of his injuries.
Keywords: HARVESTER, FALL, STRUCK BY, UNSTABLE SOIL, FALLING OBJECT, SPRAIN, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312679079 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Farm workers |