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Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 315451153
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,185.00
Issuance Date: 12/23/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 02/08/2012
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0453710
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/28/2012 | $3,185.00 | 02/08/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/23/2011 | $4,900.00 | 12/27/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: HEAT
North Carolina General Statutes 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious injury or serious physical harm to employees exposed to hazards of heat-related illness: a)Tobacco field located at G.P.S. coordinates N3502.910, W07734.854, on Weyerhaeuser Road, Jones County North Carolina, where, on July 28, 2011, employees doing outdoor farmwork were overexposed to hot, humid conditions while cropping tobacco. One employee suffered heat stroke and secondary myocardial infarction and respiratory failure due to heat stroke. Four Season Farms failed to implement and follow practices that sufficiently protected workers from the health hazards of heat stress. Abatement Notes: Among others feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct the hazard would be: 1) to communicate directly with employees at the farm worksite to insure they have the information and instruction necessary to understand, prevent and respond to stress illnesses; 2) to implement procedures for contacting emergency medical services (EMS) when employees suffer such illnesses.