Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 140750.015 - Employee experiences heat illness during outdoor work
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1539999.015 | 07/01/2021 | 115115 | Cream Of The Crop Ag Service, Inc |
Abstract: At approximately 12:45 p.m. on June 30, 2021, Employee #1 was conducting weed control operations with a garden hoe in almond fields when he began experiencing headache and elevated body temperature. After briefly resting in the shade and then in an air-conditioned vehicle, his symptoms worsened to include dizziness and nausea. At around 1:15 p.m., the crew boss contacted the supervisor, and Employee #1 was moved under a tree with wet rags applied for cooling. The supervisor later transported Employee #1 to a nearby fire station, arriving at approximately 2:00 p.m., where he was then flown via air ambulance to a hospital. Employee #1 was hospitalized to treat heat illness.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1539999.015 | 51 | M | Hospitalized injury | Farm workers |
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