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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1713695.015 - Valencia Farm Labor, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Valencia Farm Labor, Inc.
Twisselman Rd. & Pistachio Rd.
Lost Hills, CA 93249
Mailing Address:
361 W. D St., Suite A, Lemoore, CA 93245
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115115/Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/20/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2107567 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,125 |
| Current Penalty | $10,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,125 |
| 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 | Serious | 3395(F)(2) | 05/20/2024 | 05/30/2024 | $10,125 | $10,125 | $0 | 06/26/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 9:20 a.m. on November 27, 2023, an employee was pruning pistachio trees outdoors. The employee was sitting on the ground, stood-up, and collapsed to the ground. The employee displayed symptoms of a seizure, appeared purple, and become unconscious. Coworkers immediately rushed to aid the employee, and 911 was called. The foreman conducted chest compressions while waiting for EMS to arrive. EMS arrived and continued with chest compressions. At 10:28 a.m., the employee was pronounced dead by the paramedics. The employee suffered a cardiac arrest.
Keywords: CPR, Cardiac Arrest, Collapse, Heart Attack, Natural Causes, Preexisting Condition, Seizure, Tree Pruner, Unconsciousness, Underlying Medical Condition
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1713695.015 | 50 | M | Fatality | Farm workers |