North Carolina Farmworkers Face Heatstroke Risks
• Farmworkers in North Carolina are facing dangerous working conditions due to extreme heat and lack of adequate safety measures. Carlos Vargas Moreno, an H-2A worker, suffered heatstroke while working in a watermelon field in Goldsboro, NC, in July
• The incident left him permanently disabled, unable to walk or care for himself. His employer, Florida Orange Gold, failed to implement a heat stress prevention program despite being cited for similar violations after another worker's death in
Impact & Risks
Farmworkers are at high risk of heat-related illnesses due to long hours in extreme temperatures without proper hydration, breaks, or emergency medical care. Heatstroke can lead to severe health issues, including brain injuries, organ damage, and death. Employers who fail to implement safety measures face legal and ethical scrutiny, but accountability remains limited.
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