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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316515253 - Richter Bros. Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Richter Bros. Inc
Field 51 Hwy 113 1/4 Mi W Of Knights Landing
Knights Landing, CA 95645
Mailing Address:
22474 Karnak Rd, Knights Landing, CA 95645
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0161
NAICS: 111219/Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/06/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/17/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361689540 |
Investigation Summary
On June 19, 2012, Employee #1, with Richter Brothers, Inc., was operating a mounted hydraulic driven tomato vine trimmer attached to a tractor. Employee #1 stopped at the end of a row and exited the tractor, but left the implements running. Employee #1 walked out in front of the spinning blades to see which rows of tomatoes he needed to trim next. Then, Employee #1 stepped too close to the blades which were raised up to approximately 48 in. at the time. Employee #1 was working alone and was found by a passing motorist. He was transported to a hospital with lacerations to his shoulder, back and right forearm. Employee #1 stayed in the hospital for 5 days.
Keywords: SHOULDER, MIGRANT FARM WORKER, FOREARM, BACK, HYDRAULIC TOOL, LACERATION, TRACTOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316515253 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Farm workers |