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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302710884 - Fralingers Farm
Inspection Information - Office: Marlton Area Office
Site Address:
Fralingers Farm
49 Slade Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0175
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/09/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/31/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101770832 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/17/1999 | 02/01/2000 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 12/17/1999 | 12/17/1999 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 6, 1999, Employee #1 died when he was overcome by heat exhaustion while picking peaches during the hot weather in Southern New Jersey. He had been picking peaches for the past several days. Beginning on July 3, 1999, a severe heat wave hit southern New Jersey and continued until July 7, 1999. On July 5, 1999, Employee #1 had fallen from his step ladder in the afternoon. The cause of the fall was not determined. On July 6, 1999, Employee #1 collapsed after picking peaches most of the day. He was discovered in an unresponsive state at 4:30 p.m. and transported to the main farm building. Paramedics administered First Aid and CPR, and he was transported to Bridgeton Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after 5:00 p.m. The medical examiner's preliminary findings indicated that Employee #1 died of a heat stroke as a result of prolonged exposure to excessive heat.
Keywords: COLLAPSE, HEAT EXHAUSTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302710884 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Farm workers |