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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1470795.015 - 518 Farming, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
518 Farming, Inc.
Mccabe & Sr 7 (N 32.75557 And W 115.39365)
Holtville, CA 92250
Mailing Address:
4696 Old Hwy 111, Brawley, CA 92227
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111940/Hay Farming
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/27/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/05/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1556435 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,800 |
| Current Penalty | $7,200 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $8,400 |
| 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 | 3203(A) | 04/28/2021 | 05/10/2021 | $1,200 | $9,900 | $0 | 06/29/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3441(A)(1) | 04/28/2021 | 05/10/2021 | $7,200 | $9,900 | $0 | 06/29/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on March 20, 2020, an employee was operating a John Deer 5045E tractor. The employee was spraying the edges of a carrot field located next to a drainage canal. The run-off water in the canal was approximately 2 ft. deep. For unknown reason, the tractor rolled over into the canal. The employee was pinned below the tractor under the water and was killed.
Keywords: Agriculture, Canal, Drowning, Equipment Operator, Overturn, Pinned, ROPS, Roll-Over, Seat Belt, Spraying Rig, Tractor, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1470795.015 | 65 | M | Fatality | Heavy equipment mechanics |