Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125732776 - Loring Citrus Farm
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Loring Citrus Farm
4687 E Copper Ave
Clovis, CA 93611
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0174
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/09/2000
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 03/07/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362285330 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 01/11/2001 | 02/10/2001 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:00 a.m. on August 4, 2000, Employee #1 began work for the day at the Loring Citrus Farm. He was using a small hand-held pruner to cut suckers from the roots of citrus trees. By approximately 12 noon, the temperature was between 101 degrees and 105 degrees F, as it had been for several days, and the humidity was between 35 percent and 55 percent. At approximately 2:30 p.m., Employee #1 collapsed. He later died as a result of heat stress. Heat stress prevention measures had been in effect, including 15- to 20-minute rest periods and water breaks after 60 minutes of work; working mostly in the shade under the trees; wearing loose cotton clothing and a broad brimmed straw hat, and drinking cool bottled water frequently. Employee #1 had been performing other moderate-effort tasks in the previous hot days, such as laying water hoses and adjusting valves.
Keywords: CARDIOVASC SYSTEM, AGRICULTURE, HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION, TREE TRIMMING, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125732776 | Fatality | Other | Farm workers |
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