Sheep and Goat Farming
Industry Summary
The Sheep and Goat Farming industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 1,426 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 1,482, an increase of 3.93%. Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (120% more) the average for the Animal Production Industry.
On Friday, July 21st 2017 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Bakersfield, CA which had occured previously at Joe Paesano. A 54 year old man working as a Farm worker was killed on the job when the employee died from possible heart attack
OSHA ID97401.015
Accident Date2017-06-24
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 1:45 p.m. on June 24, 2017, an employee was watching a herd of goats and sheep. The employee was found in a fetal position on the ground dead from possible heat-related illness.
On Monday, April 18th 2016 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Cheyenne, WY after learning of an incident at Warren Ranch Company which had occured on Saturday, April 16th 2016. A 35 year old Animal caretaker had been killed when the employee was killed when all
OSHA ID84885.015
Accident Date2016-04-16
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt approximately 8:00 p.m. on April 16, 2016, Employee #1 had rounded up sheep and placed them back into a pen. He was returning to lodging when he lost control of his all-terrain vehicle in a white out blizzard condition. The all-terrain vehicle rolled over and fell upon him, crushing his torso between the vehicle and the ground and killing him.
On Monday, November 30th 2015 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Bakersfield, CA which had occured previously at I & M Sheep Company. A 37 year old man working as a Laborer was killed on the job when the employee rolls over atv and was killed
OSHA ID81359.015
Accident Date2015-11-30
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 8:00 a.m. on November 30, 2015, an employee was riding an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) while performing his job duties as a sheepherder. The employee was responsible for checking on the sheep and for feeding them, plus performing other tasks; such as, erecting fences and loading and moving stock to different feeding locations. The employee was found unresponsive next to his ATV at the bottom of a dry canal. He was not wearing a helmet and died from his injuries.
OSHA Inspection Activity
Accident Rate
5 Year Average
21.29
Last 12 Months
0
Reporting Statistics
Inspection Records: 34
-100%
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 5