Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 724930 - Employee dies of Legionnaires' disease

Accident Summary Nr: 724930 -- Report ID: 0521700 -- Event Date: 12/01/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108729245	11/29/1995	1542	0	Jim Owens Dba Action Construction

Abstract: On November 29, 1995, Employee #1 died of pneumonia after burning steel trusses. Legionella bacteria were found in the employee's urine, but he had not been in good health and there was no indication that his immune system made any attempt to fight off the Legionnaires' disease. The source of the bacteria could not be established and a connection to the work place could not be made.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, CONSTRUCTION, INHALATION, LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE, RESPIRATORY TRACT, INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108729245			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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