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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315071027 - Juan Luis Ayala Lopez Dba J.A. Contracting
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Juan Luis Ayala Lopez Dba J.A. Contracting
Rosamond Blvd & 135 W
Rosamond, CA 93560
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: 06/14/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101084796 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,060 | $0 | $5,060 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 | $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 | Other | 3203 A | 04/05/2012 | 05/08/2012 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 04/13/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 E04 | 04/05/2012 | 05/08/2012 | $750 | $1,125 | $0 | 04/13/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395 F01 | 04/05/2012 | 05/08/2012 | $750 | $1,125 | $0 | 04/13/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3395 F02 | 04/05/2012 | 05/08/2012 | $750 | $1,125 | $0 | 04/13/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3441 A01 | 04/05/2012 | 05/08/2012 | $750 | $935 | $0 | 04/13/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 13, 2011, Employee #1, an agricultural field laborer, began working at 6:30 a.m. as a member of a three-man crew installing aluminum irrigation sprinkler pipe in a carrot field. His duties included driving a tractor, carrying pipe, and setting up pipe and sprinklers in the field. At approximately 3:00 p.m., Employee #1 experienced dizziness, cramps, and fainting. Coworkers summoned their supervisor using an employer-provided two-way radio. Upon arrival, the supervisor arranged for a friend to transport Employee #1 to High Desert Medical, where they arrived at 5:26 p.m. Employee #1 was admitted for treatment of dehydration and hypertension. The high temperature that day was 107 degrees Fahrenheit. During an interview, Employee #1 indicated that shade was available at the site, employees could bring their own water, and water was also provided by the employer. The investigation established that Employee #1 had limited experience in agriculture and had not worked outside in the heat for a considerable amount of time. Employee #1 also indicated that he had not received training pertaining to heat illness, tractor safety, or hazards associated with irrigation system piping.
Keywords: HEAT, AGRICULTURE, INEXPERIENCE, DIZZINESS, FAINTED, HEAT EXHAUSTION, UNTRAINED, COMMUNICATION, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315071027 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Farm workers |