Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200677458 - Employee Dies of Heat Stroke While Replacing Condenser Unit

Accident Summary Nr: 200677458 -- Report ID: 0418800 -- Event Date: 07/02/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312147705	07/03/2008	7623	811412	Affordable Air & Heat, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 2:00 p.m. on July 2, 2008, Employee #1 replaced an old condenser unit at a residential home. He was installing armor flex around the copper pipes located at the back of the condenser unit when he was killed from probable exertional heatstroke. According to the housekeeper, Employee #1 appeared to be lethargic and asked for water on numerous occasions. Employee #2 was working directly with the deceased and when Employee #1 fell to the ground, Employee #2 performed CPR while Employee #3 talked to the 911 operator.

Keywords: CPR, AIR CONDITIONER, HEAT STROKE, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312147705			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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