Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1339015.015 - Torres Farm Labor Contractor, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Torres Farm Labor Contractor, Inc.
1/4 Mile N. Of Kratzmeyer Rd. & 1/4 Mile W. Of Nord Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
Mailing Address:
4017 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115115/Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/25/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/04/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1370918 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 3439(B) | 01/24/2019 | 02/13/2019 | $300 | $300 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 1:16 p.m. on August 12, 2018, an Employee #1 was driving an ATV outdoor to perform his irrigation duties. Employee #1 was checking the water flow in the crop fields and walked to middle of field to change a water dripper. When walking out of the field, his coworker, Employee #2, was waiting for him and invited him to go take a break. They drove their ATVs to go take a break under almond trees for shade. When they arrived to the almond trees, Employee #1 began seizing as soon as they parked their ATVs. Employee #2 jumped over and caught Employee #1 from falling off his ATV. It was determined that Employee #1 sustained heat illness.
Keywords: Heat, Heat Exhaustion, Unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1339015.015 | 21 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |
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