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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1553805.015 - Odums Sod, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Odums Sod, Inc.
Weathervane Way
Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470
Mailing Address:
16571 Rembrandt Rd, Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111421/Nursery and Tree Production
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/20/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/17/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1810621 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on September 13, 2021, an employee working as a laborer for a sod supplier was removing and installing turf grass. The employee stated he was not feeling well after approximately 3.5 hours of work. An ambulance was called and the employee was hospitalized. The employee's daughter stated that the hospital diagnosed the employee with a stroke.
Keywords: Heat, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Injury Prevention Program, Heat index, Heat-related illness , High Temperature, Illness, Installing, Laborer, Lack of Work Procedures, Landscaping, Overheated, Stroke, Temperature
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1553805.015 | 64 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |