Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 95821.015 - Pipeline worker incurs heat-related heart attack

Accident Summary Nr: 95821.015 -- Report ID: 0522500 -- Event Date: 05/17/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1234896.015	05/23/2017		237120	U.S. Pipeline, Inc.

Abstract: At 1:45 p.m. on May 17, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a pipeline construction company, was working at the site of a pipeline installation. He was assisting a welder who was joining two sections of pipe. Feeling ill, Employee #1 reported to the on-site occupational health clinic complaining of heat stroke. After receiving hydration, rest, and cooling, Employee #1 returned to work. Employee #1 complained of face and arm numbness. Emergency services were called, and he was transported to the hospital. Employee #1 was admitted and treated for a heart attack.

Keywords: Arm, Construction, Face, Heart, Heart Attack, Heat, Heat Stroke, Pipe, Pipeline, Welding

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Pipeline		Other

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	1234896.015	61	M	Hospitalized injury		Welders and cutters	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Other Activities-Installing Ornamental And Archite Fatality Cause:

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