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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315071019 - J A Contracting
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
J A Contracting
Ave 18 1/2 & Road 4
Madera, CA 93636
Mailing Address:
2209 W. Tulare Ave, Visalia, CA 93277
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0161
NAICS: 111219/Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/06/2012
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 02/28/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101084804 |
Investigation Summary
At 6:30 a.m. on August 13, 2011, Employee #1, an agricultural field laborer, began staking a new pistachio orchard. At 1:30 p.m., he reported to his supervisor that he experienced a headache, abdominal cramps, and leg cramps. A coworker drove Employee #1 approximately 60 miles to Sierra Kings District Hospital, where he was treated for heat exhaustion and dehydration. When interviewed, Employee #1 indicated that shade, water, communications, training and a supervisor were all available at the site. Weather conditions recorded for that day included a high temperature of 97 degrees Fahrenheit and 30 percent average relative humidity.
Keywords: HEAT, ABDOMEN, AGRICULTURE, HEADACHE, HEAT EXHAUSTION, COMMUNICATION, LEG, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315071019 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Farm workers |