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Accident Summary Nr: 157078.015 - Employee dies from heat stroke while harvesting corn

Accident Summary Nr: 157078.015 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 05/12/2023
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1672554.01505/25/2023111150Alyssa Luden Barajas

Abstract: At 9:00 a.m. on May 12, 2023, an employee working for a farming labor contractor had been harvesting corn by hand (no hand tools required) in an agricultural field. The activities were taking place between 2:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The employee was working on a crew of approximately 20 laborers. At approximately 4:15 a.m. a coworker (foreman) observed the employee falling behind on the harvest. The employee indicated he was experiencing stomach pain and was incoherent. The employee was taken out of the field at which point he went into a convulsion. Emergency Medical Services were called and he was transported to the local hospital. The employee was later transported to and treated at a medical center. The employee died from heat stroke, organ failure and underlying medical issues.

Keywords: Agriculture, Farm, Farm worker, Harvesting, Heat, Heat Stroke, Heat-related illness , High Temperature, Medical Condition, Medical History, Staffing Agency, Temporary Employment Agency, Temporary Worker, Underlying Medical Condition, Weather

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 1672554.015 25 M Fatality Laborers, except construction

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