Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200357028 - Employee Has Asthma Attack, Later Dies

Accident Summary Nr: 200357028 -- Report ID: 0453710 -- Event Date: 01/07/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311936637	05/02/2008	5049	423490	Ls Scientific Incorporated Dba Kse Scientific

Abstract: On January 7, 2008, Employee #1, who had been diagnosed with asthma and regularly carried an inhaler, was driving a truck to deliver medical supplies and chemicals to hospitals and medical clinics in the area. While driving his truck, Employee #1 started to experience symptoms, and he pulled into a grocery store parking lot. He collapsed after experiencing a severe asthma attack. Emergency medical services were called, and they took Employee #1 to an emergency room. He was hospitalized and placed on life support. Employee #1 died on January 19, 2008, when his family took him off life support.

Keywords: DELIVERY WORK, RESPIRATORY, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DRIVER, RESPIRATORY TRACT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311936637			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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