Since 2009, OSHA inspectors have visited JFB Ranch Inc in California 3 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Nov 9, 2018 after an accident, in Firebaugh.
In all, OSHA issued 4 citation items: 4 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $7,060; today they stand at $1,860, 74% less.
Among farming, fishing and forestry employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $1,440 penalty. JFB Ranch Inc averages $975 across 1 cited inspection.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
JFB Ranch Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
Inspection 343594784 OPENED NOV 9, 2018Closed
Accident · Partial · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Jan 13, 2020
51170 West Althea, Firebaugh, CA 93622 · Cotton Farming · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 17, 2018: Employee sustains fractured femurs when run over by tomato h
At 6:45 a.m. on August 17, 2018, Employee #1 was removing tomato vines from under the tomato harvester. The operator got back on the harvester and drove forward, running over the employee and breaking both of his femurs. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3395(I) |
Other-than-serious | $325 | $325 | Feb 8, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3441(A)(2)(D) |
Other-than-serious | $5,850 | $650 | Feb 8, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 312916760 OPENED JUL 13, 2010Closed
Accident · Partial · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Jan 10, 2011
51170 W Althea Ave, Firebaugh, CA 93622 · Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 12, 2010 (fatal): Employee dies from flu like symptoms
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on July 12, 2010, an employee was cleaning his compa ny pickup at a sheltered wash rack area setup for that purpose. The employee wen t into the repair shop complaining of being nauseated. The supervisor alerted th e county emergency response center immediately as coworkers provided aid. The em ployee was transported to Memorial Hospital in Los Banos for further treatment. He died soon after arriving at the hospital.
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2018, the Firebaugh site logged 6 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 71 workers: 5.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.5 for its industry. Those cases cost 193 days away from work.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.
