OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221557366

HUMBOLDT SANCTUARY FARMS LLC AND RICHARD ABERNATHY COOPER

MIRANDA, CA— 2022-11-01T00:00:00

Event: Asphyxiated, Carbon Monoxide, Carboxyhemoglobin, Farm, Farm Machinery, Farm worker, Heater, Inhalation, Lack of oxygen, Overexposure, Sleeping Quarters, Toxic Atmosphere, Toxic Fumes, Ventilation
NAICS: 111998
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #346398225
Employer profile: HUMBOLDT SANCTUARY FARMS LLC AND RICHARD ABERNATHY COOPER
Summary number: 221557366
Report ID: 0950623
Project type: A
Construction end-use: H

Event description

Employee dies while sleeping in quarters due to CO buildup

Investigation abstract

On November 1, 2022, an employee working as a farm worker was sleeping in an enclosed area with a heater or generator running. The employee died due to buildup of toxic levels of carbon monoxide.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 55 M

Event type
10

Occupation code
567

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