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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1474348.015 - Ruby Santos
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Ruby Santos
Old River Rd. & Hwy. 223
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 432, Arvin, CA 93203
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: 10/20/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/31/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1584362 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,050 | $0 | $0 | $165 | $0 | $4,215 |
| Current Penalty | $2,025 | $0 | $0 | $165 | $0 | $2,190 |
| 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) | 10/20/2020 | 11/04/2020 | $165 | $165 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3395(F)(2) | 10/20/2020 | 10/30/2020 | $2,025 | $4,050 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on May 2, 2020, an employee was working outdoors, flushing out irrigation hoses in almond fields. While working, the employee began experiencing a headache, cold sweat, shakiness, and nausea. The employee reported his symptoms to the foreman. The employee took a rest break, and after his symptoms did not improve, the foreman advised the employee to go home. After the employee went home, the supervisor contacted the employee and instructed him to go to an urgent care facility. The facility referred the employee to the emergency department. The employee arrived at the emergency department at 4:19 p.m. and was dismissed from the emergency department at 5:44 p.m. on the same day. No accident-related violation was issued. The employee visited the occupational doctor and emergency room due to heat-related illness symptoms.
Keywords: Agriculture, Headache, Heat, Heat Injury Prevention Program, Heat-related illness , Irrigation Equipment, Nausea, Sweat
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1474348.015 | 40 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Farm workers |