Heatstroke ruined his health. Years before, it took the life of another farm worker at the same company
PolicyWednesday, October 7, 2026The Guardian

Heatstroke ruined his health. Years before, it took the life of another farm worker at the same company

A farm labor contractor in North Carolina continues to bring in hundreds of migrant workers on H-2A agricultural visas despite a history of exposing them to dangerous heat-related conditions, including a past incident that resulted in a worker's death. This raises significant concerns about the health and safety regulations for vulnerable farm laborers in extreme weather.

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