Inspection Detail

Inspection: 111113122 - N. C. State University/University Dining

Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh

Inspection Nr: 111113122

Report ID: 0453710

Date Opened: 11/05/1993

Site Address:
N. C. State University/University Dining
Fountain Dining Hall On Sullivan Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27695

Mailing Address:
Box 7307 Ncsu, Raleigh, NC 27695

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:8221

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: StateGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 11/29/1993

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 12/17/1993

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360492417

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170062392

Event: 07/20/1993

Employee suffers seizure and dies of subdural hematoma

At approximately 7:15 p.m. on September 20, 1993, Employee #1 was placing metal trays under a table in the kitchen of a dining hall. He stood up and attempted to take a step but fell backward (while his body remained rigid) without extending his hands to break his fall. His head contacted the concrete floor. The fall distance was approximately 5 ft 3 in. An eyewitness said that the floor was not wet or slippery and that Employee #1 did not slip or trip. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital at approximately 7:45 p.m. on September 20, 1993, where CT scan demonstrated acute and chronic subdural hematoma. By September 29, 1993, an EEG showed minimal brain activity. By October 5, 1993, Employee #1 was clinically brain dead. On October 22, 1993 cardiac standstill was confirmed. Employee #1 had a history of seizure disorders.

Keywords: HEAD, FALL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111113122			Fatality	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Kitchen workers, food preparation

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