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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: 1801108.015 - Dvj Fine Cannabis
Inspection Information - Office: Southwest Area Office
Site Address:
Dvj Fine Cannabis
Route 190 Mile Post Marker 140.5
Death Valley, CA 92328
Mailing Address:
Po Box 217, Death Valley, CA 92328
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111998/All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/28/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2255957 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,729 | $0 | $4,729 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,729 | $0 | $4,729 |
| 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 | 19040039 A01 | 07/07/2025 | $4,729 | $4,729 | $0 | 08/11/2025 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 07/07/2025 | 07/31/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/11/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 p.m. on January 15, 2025, Employee #1 was working as a farm worker for a cannabis operation and was tending the retail store register. According to a coworker, the manager, Employee #1 could not breathe and collapsed to the floor. Employee #1 died from unknown causes, possibly due to underlying respiratory issues exacerbated by workplace chemical and/or biological exposures.
Keywords: Agriculture, Allergic Reaction, Breathing, Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Dispensary, Cannabis Processing, Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Farm, Loss of consciousness, Lost consciousness, Lung, Mold, Preexisting Condition, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Shortness of breath, Unconsciousness, Ventilation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1801108.015 | 52 | F | Fatality | Farm workers |