Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 168243.015 - Employee suffers fatal cardiac arrest after fitness test

Accident Summary Nr: 168243.015 -- Report ID: 1032700 -- Event Date: 07/09/2024
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1761612.015	07/10/2024		924120	U.S. Forest Service, Fremont-Winema

Abstract: At 8:30 a.m. on July 9, 2024, Employee #1 participated in a fitness test involving a 3-mile timed walk while carrying a 45-pound pack. The test was conducted in 75-degree weather and was accompanied by three EMTs, multiple supervisors, and coworkers. After completing the walk, the employee became fatigued, sat down, passed out, and suffered a witnessed cardiac arrest. Despite medical transport to the hospital, the employee did not survive.

Keywords: Cardiac Arrest, Testing, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1761612.015	28	M	Fatality		Fire Fighter

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