Fatal Pesticide Exposure Incident in Landscaping
On August 14, 2023, a fatal pesticide exposure incident occurred during a residential landscaping project in Miami, Florida, resulting in the death of a 45-year-old landscaping worker, Michael Rodriguez. Rodriguez was applying a pesticide containing organophosphates to control a pest infestation when the incident happened. According to the investigation, Rodriguez was not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and was exposed to high levels of the pesticide due to a malfunctioning sprayer. Symptoms of acute pesticide poisoning, including severe respiratory distress and convulsions, appeared shortly after exposure. Despite immediate medical intervention, Rodriguez succumbed to the […]This content is for CoAction Insurance policy holders.
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