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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1576331.015 - Okeelanta Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Okeelanta Corporation
21250 U.S. Highway 27
South Bay, FL 33493
Mailing Address:
21250 U.S. Highway 27, South Bay, FL 33493
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 111930/Sugarcane Farming
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/03/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/03/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1862801 |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on December 3, 2021, an employee had picked up a three wagon loaded of sugar cane and was driving North to transport the load. A coworker he noticed he was driving with difficulty and radioed the employee to ask if he was ok in Spanish. The coworker asked twice but did not get a response. Witnesses indicated they saw the employee veer left (East) into a canal. The employee was found dead from drowning.
Keywords: Agriculture, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Asphyxiated, Canal, Driver, Driving, Drown, Drowning, Farm, Farm Machinery, Lack of oxygen, Lost Control, Wagon, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1576331.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |