Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 76848.015 - Employee goes into cardiac arrest while performing firefight

Accident Summary Nr: 76848.015 -- Report ID: 0253610 -- Event Date: 05/04/2015
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1064660.015	05/21/2015		922160	Poughkeepsie City Fd

Abstract: At 11:00 a.m. on May 5, 2015, a fireman had performed fire suppression activities on the first floor of a burning residential structure and then assisted with the evacuation of a male fire victim from the second floor to the front porch. The employee crossed the street where he removed his gear and went into the shade as it was a very hot (80 degree) day. He then complained of left shoulder pain and numbness in his fingers. He was immediately transported to a medical center. Shortly after arriving, the employee experienced a cardiac event that resulted in the employee's death.

Keywords: Cardiac Arrest, Fire Brigade/Department

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1064660.015	54	M	Fatality		Firefighting occupations

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