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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: 1653269.015 - Evangelical Free Church Of Porterville
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Evangelical Free Church Of Porterville
58010 Summit Dr. (Gps 36.111321160553814, -118.5270620591125) Community Name "Ponderosa"
Springville, CA 93265
Mailing Address:
1091 West Linda Vista Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 813110/Religious Organizations
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/02/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2002917 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,520 | $0 | $16,320 |
| Current Penalty | $6,650 | $0 | $0 | $1,520 | $0 | $8,170 |
| 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) | 08/03/2023 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/17/2023 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A)(4) | 08/03/2023 | 09/20/2023 | $260 | $260 | $0 | 08/17/2023 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3400(F) | 08/03/2023 | 09/20/2023 | $260 | $260 | $0 | 08/17/2023 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3380(F)(1) | 08/03/2023 | 08/15/2023 | $6,650 | $10,800 | $0 | 08/17/2023 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 12:20 p.m. on February 18, 2023, an employee who worked as the worship and children's director for a non-profit religious ministry was performing her regulator duties. There was an estimated 6 to 8 feet of snow on the ground which was significantly sloped. The employee was performing recreational activities for the youth ministry. According to the employer's representative, the employee was engaging in sledding activities using an inflatable floatation device. The employee worked with five coworkers and the employer stated that two of the coworkers were onsite at the time along with members of the public. As the employee was sledding down the hill, she was ejected from the sled. She struck a tree headfirst causing blunt force trauma to her head and killing her.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Concussion, Ejected, Fracture, Head, Helmet, Insufficient Supervision, Lack of Work Procedures, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Slope, Steep Grade, Struck Against, Tree, Weather, Work Surface
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1653269.015 | 29 | F | Fatality | Clergy |