Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 88392.015 - Employee dies of Heart Attack on hot day.

Accident Summary Nr: 88392.015 -- Report ID: 0625700 -- Event Date: 09/01/2016
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1176023.015	09/08/2016		562998	Witt O'Brien'S

Abstract: At 2:00 p.m. on September 1, 2016, an employee was monitoring in-coming vehicle deliveries. The heat index for the day was listed at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. The workers were protected with umbrellas and tents. They had water and other drinks to keep hydrated. The employee complained about his chest being very tight then passed out. The emergency rescue paramedic suspected cardiac arrest. The heat index was listed as 108 the day of the incident and 104 for two days before the incident.

Keywords: Cardiovasc System, Heart Attack, Heat

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1176023.015	72	M	Fatality

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