High Temperatures in the United States Lead to the Tragic Death of a Hispanic Worker: A Call for Better Protection

2023-07-22 18:39:15

Las high temperatures in the United States caused the death of a Hispanic in Florida.

Ephraim Lopez He was working in extremely hot conditions.

On July 5th, the man from 29 years I was working on a farm in Homestead, where I grew guava and avocado.

The man was accompanied by a relative, both of whom were working on the farm.

Suddenly, Efraín commented that he began to feel bad, he said that he had a severe headache.

He was concerned regarding her discomfort and decided drink water to cool down, he also sought relief using ice.

With the above, López showed that he had improved and continued with his work tasks.

However, following a few moments the worker was found on the ground. People came to help him, but the man died at the scene.

People close to López, how his family and friends are convinced that his death is related to heat stroke, since he was exposed to the high temperatures of Florida, and because of the signs he presented before he fell to the ground.

Two Hispanics have died from the intense heat

In January of this year, unfortunately, a farm worker also died, he was a 28-year-old Mexican.

His death was recognized as a result of the heat wave. The young man died on his first day of work in a field of Parkland.

The Mexican presented some symptoms such as fatigue and leg pain. When they found him he was unconscious.

The previous deaths have concerned the Florida Farm Workers Association.

The organization demands that protection be provided to farm workers.

Even the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the Department of Labor has imposed penalties on employers who do not follow safety protocols to protect workers.

With information from Telemundo.

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