Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 144390.015 - Employee dies from pulmonary sarcoidosis

Accident Summary Nr: 144390.015 -- Report ID: 0552700 -- Event Date: 01/07/2022
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1582422.015	03/09/2022		924120	104137 - Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources

Abstract: On January7, 2022, an employee had a health condition with his lungs (pulmonary sarcoidosis) and died. It was determined on March 8, 2022, that this health condition may have been work-related. The employee became ill in early 2021 and had spent the previous 12 years conducting prescribed burns and fighting wildfires as part of his job duties.

Keywords: Fire, Fire Brigade/Department, Fire Fighter, Lung

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1582422.015	39	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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