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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: 1483158.015 - Alco Harvesting, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Alco Harvesting, Llc
Simas Rd And West Main St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
Mailing Address:
1850 W. Stowell Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93458
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111219/Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/13/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1617935 | ||
| Complaint | 1623324 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 1653905 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 1652819 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 1689192 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $72,500 | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $142,500 |
| Current Penalty | $72,500 | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $142,500 |
| 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 | Willful | 3203(A)(4) | 05/13/2021 | 05/25/2021 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 05/24/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A)(7) | 05/13/2021 | 05/25/2021 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 05/24/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3400(A) | 05/13/2021 | 05/25/2021 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 05/24/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 3400(F) | 05/13/2021 | 05/25/2021 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 05/24/2021 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:30 p.m. on July 7, 2020, Employee # 1 was supervising a lettuce harvesting crew. He became sick with COVID-19 like symptoms. He quarantined himself. Employee #1 died possiby from COVID-19 complications or heart attack related.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1483158.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Farm workers |