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Accident: 200571594 - Employee Is Exposed To Extreme Heat, Later Dies
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314246851 | 07/14/2011 | 1761 | Shea Roofing, Incorporated |
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on July 12, 2011, Employee #1, of Shea Roofing, Incorporated, was performing his regular roofing activities. It was a very hot, sunny, and humid day, and he became overheated. He explained to the Foreman that he needed a break. The Foreman directed Employee #1 to get water, go to the ground and sit under the tree in the shade. The employee became disoriented and while on the ground collapsed. Other employees came to assist and administer first aid. Employee #1 was transported to Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, PA., treated for extreme heat exhaustion, and where he later died.
Keywords:
unconsciousness, roof, heat stroke, roofer, heat exhaustion, overheated
| End Use | Proj Type | Proj Cost | Stories | NonBldgHt | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other building | Maintenance or repair | $50,000 to $250,000 | 1 | 9 | X | ||
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314246851 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported | FallDist: FallHt: Cause: Roofing FatCause: Heat/hypothermia |