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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1231652.015 - Laguna Farms Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Laguna Farms Llc
1070 W. La Loma Ave.
Somis, CA 93066
Mailing Address:
730 S. A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111998/All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/17/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1203851 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $36,000 | $0 | $0 | $935 | $0 | $36,935 |
| Current Penalty | $9,900 | $0 | $0 | $935 | $0 | $10,835 |
| 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 | 43000029 A | 10/17/2017 | 11/20/2017 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 11/08/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A) | 10/17/2017 | 11/20/2017 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 11/08/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3441(A)(2)(C) | 10/17/2017 | 10/26/2017 | $900 | $18,000 | $0 | 11/08/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 4002(A) | 10/17/2017 | 10/26/2017 | $9,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 11/08/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 8:50 a.m. on April 20, 2017, an employee was spooling drip tape, twine, and hose material from a row of berries with a plastic tarp roller, attached hydraulically to the back end of a tractor. The employees foot was caught in the materials being spooled and was pulled in against the spool. The material continued to wrap for several revolutions around the spool and employee struck his head and torso against the ground. The employee became wedged between the spool rim and the ground and was pronounced dead at the accident scene.
Keywords: Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Caught In, Crushing, Head, Machine Guarding, Struck By, Torso
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1231652.015 | 27 | M | Fatality | Agricultural and food scientists |