Inspection 341891695 OPENED JUL 30, 2016Closed
81164 Vansycle Rd, Helix, OR 97835 · Wheat Farming · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 30, 2016 (fatal): One employee is crushed and killed, another injured, when wa
At 8:53 p.m. on July 30, 2016, two employees were working harvesting wheat and trying to tow a semi truck up a hill in the field. They were in the process of attaching the tow strap to the water tender and the semi truck when the water tender truck rolled backwards striking the two employees. Employee #1 was pinned between the two vehicles and was killed at the scene. Employee #2 suffered injuries to the left side of his face and was transported to hospital and was later flown via air ambulance to another medical center were he was admitted for treatment.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR OAR 437-004-3410(3)(D)-4 |
Serious | $840 | $840 | Dec 28, 2016 | Final |