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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: 1699564.015 - Esparza Enterprises, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Esparza Enterprises, Inc.
1820 Highway 166
Cuyama, CA 93254
Mailing Address:
3851 Fruitvale Ave. A, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115115/Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/18/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2083995 | ||
| Inspection | 1699571 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1712178 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,475 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,475 |
| Current Penalty | $5,738 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,738 |
| 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 | Serious | 3203(A)(6) | 03/19/2024 | 03/29/2024 | $5,738 | $11,475 | $0 | 04/18/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 11:45 a.m. on September 29, 2023, Employee #1, employed by Esparza Enterprises, Inc., was walking in the field after her lunch break. A coworker, a truck driver employed by M&M Labor, Inc., was driving in reverse and struck Employee #1. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: Backing Up, Driving, Struck Against, Struck By, Truck, Truck Driver
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1699564.015 | 59 | F | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |