Question

Rachel lives and works on her father's dairy farm as a large animal veterinarian. The farm does not

employ any outside workers. One of the cows is having a difficult time delivering her calf. As Rachel approaches to help, the cow kicks wildly breaking Rachel's arm. Is Rachel covered under the OSH Act?

Yes, because Rachel's injury is job-related.

Yes, because Rachel works for her father and is not self-employed.

No, because Rachel is an immediate family member employed on her father's farm.

No, because Rachel's family farm does not employ outside workers.

Answer 1

No, because Rachel's family farm does not employ outside workers

Step-by-step explanation:

No, because Rachel's family farm does not employ outside workers. Under the OSH Act since Rachel's family does not employ outside workers they are not seen as an official business and therefore are not protected under the act. The workers on the farm are not seen as employees but instead family members helping one another and acting as co-owners of the farm. Therefore, the act does would not provide any coverage to Rachel in this scenario.