OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221738891

DVJ FINE CANNABIS

DEATH VALLEY, CA— 2025-01-15T00:00:00

Event: Agriculture, Allergic Reaction, Breathing, Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Dispensary, Cannabis Processing, Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Farm, Loss of consciousness, Lost consciousness, Lung, Mold, Preexisting Condition, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Shortness of breath, Unconsciousness, Ventilation
NAICS: 111998
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #348011081
Employer profile: DVJ FINE CANNABIS
Summary number: 221738891
Report ID: 0936100

Event description

Employee dies of unknown condition after collapse onto floor

Investigation abstract

At 8:00 p.m. on January 15, 2025, Employee #1 was working as a farm worker for a cannabis operation and was tending the retail store register. According to a coworker, the manager, Employee #1 could not breathe and collapsed to the floor. Employee #1 died from unknown causes, possibly due to underlying respiratory issues exacerbated by workplace chemical and/or biological exposures.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 52 F

Event type
12

Occupation code
479

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