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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310828066 - Paramount Farming
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Paramount Farming
42095 25th Avenue
Kettleman City, CA 93239
Mailing Address:
33141 E. Lerdo Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0175
NAICS: 111339/Other Noncitrus Fruit Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/14/2008
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 04/07/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362099798 |
Investigation Summary
At about 2:20 p.m. on October 13, 2008, Employee #1 was operating an industrial tractor for a tree fruit and nut grower on a pomegranate farm. Employee #1 had dismounted from his rough terrain Case forklift and was in the process of climbing back onto the operator's platform. He was crushed from his backside by another forklift backing up in the same vicinity. The employer contacted the Kings County Sheriff's Department for assistance. The worker died while in transit to Fresno Regional Medical Center.
Keywords: CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, OFF LOADING, TRACTOR, E AG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310828066 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |