Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1672554.015 - Alyssa Luden Barajas

Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office

Investigation Summary

At 9:00 a.m. on May 12, 2023, an employee working for a farming labor contractor had been harvesting corn by hand (no hand tools required) in an agricultural field. The activities were taking place between 2:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The employee was working on a crew of approximately 20 laborers. At approximately 4:15 a.m. a coworker (foreman) observed the employee falling behind on the harvest. The employee indicated he was experiencing stomach pain and was incoherent. The employee was taken out of the field at which point he went into a convulsion. Emergency Medical Services were called and he was transported to the local hospital. The employee was later transported to and treated at a medical center. The employee died from heat stroke, organ failure and underlying medical issues.

Keywords: Agriculture, Farm, Farm worker, Harvesting, Heat, Heat Stroke, Heat-related illness , High Temperature, Medical Condition, Medical History, Staffing Agency, Temporary Employment Agency, Temporary Worker, Underlying Medical Condition, Weather