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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310826896 - Jacob'S Trees Specialist, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Jacob'S Trees Specialist, Inc
Sebastian Rd & Ranch Rd
Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address:
1441 S. Mooney Blvd Ste E, Visalia, CA 93277
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0761
NAICS: 115115/Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/18/2008
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 02/05/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362052946 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $600 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 E03 | 10/09/2008 | 10/22/2008 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 11, 2008, Employee #1, a regular contract employee of Jacob's Trees Specialist, Inc., was working her regular work shift schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. As part of orchard maintenance services, she was raking up small tree limb cuttings in an orchard located in Arvin, CA. At approximately 10:45 a.m., Employee #1 started feeling weak. She was not sweating, and was bleeding from her nose and gums. The field supervisor called the ranch manager, who immediately summoned emergency medical services. Employee #1 was transported to the emergency room of Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield. She was hospitalized for six days to treat a nonoccupationally related, preexisting medical condition. On the day of the incident, the ambient temperature, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., ranged from 80 degrees F to 95 degrees F, relative humidity was low ("20 range"), and the wind speed was approximately 10 mph to 13 mph. Employee #1 was hydrated, taking regular rest breaks in a shaded area, and performing light to moderate work.
Keywords: AGRICULTURE, HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310826896 | Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Farm workers |