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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316651330 - Ramsay Highlander Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Ramsay Highlander Inc.
45 Gonzales River Rd.
Gonzales, CA 93926
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3010, Gonzales, CA 93926
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3523
NAICS: 333111/Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/06/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/30/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102823598 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,825 | $0 | $5,825 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $825 | $0 | $825 |
| 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 | 342 A | 02/15/2013 | 02/20/2013 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3328 B | 02/15/2013 | 02/20/2013 | $825 | $825 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:15 a.m. on September 10, 2012, Employee #1, an employee of Ramsay Highlander Inc., was starting the engine of a self-propelled baby leaf harvester while his right arm was through the steering wheel. The steering wheel began to spin as the harvester started, fracturing his right arm. Employee #1 was transported to Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and was hospitalized. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the hydraulic lines controlling the steering wheel were connected backwards.
Keywords: FRACTURE, INADEQUATE MAINT, FARM MACHINERY, CAUGHT BY, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HARVESTER, HYDRAULIC LINE, SELF-PROPELLED, ARM, STEERING WHEEL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316651330 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Welders and cutters |