Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306363615 - D & J Farm Management
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
D & J Farm Management
Maine & Ranch 325
Mcfarland, CA 93250
Mailing Address:
P O Box 82395, Bakersfield, CA 93380
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0173
NAICS: 111335/Tree Nut Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/17/2006
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 12/17/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362284721 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,060 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,060 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | Other | 3395 C | 01/22/2007 | 02/24/2007 | $1,000 | $5,060 | $0 | 02/08/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 24, 2006, Employee #1 was a full time farm irrigator and was working in an almond field repairing irrigation pipes. The temperature in the Bakersfield area was 113 degrees and the relative humidity was 44 percent. Employee #1 became dizzy, nauseous and felt ill. He left work, went home, and did not report the incident to the employer. The next day Employee #1 developed chest pains and admitted himself to the Delano Regional Medical Center where he was hospitalized for heat related illnesses.
Keywords: HEAT, AGRICULTURE, HEAT STROKE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, HEAT EXHAUSTION, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306363615 | Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Farm workers |
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