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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1240274.015 - U.S. Postal Service
Inspection Information - Office: Concord Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Postal Service
345 Heritage Ave
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Mailing Address:
345 Heritage Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 491110/Postal Service
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/16/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/14/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1227398 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:45 p.m. on June 13, 2017, a U.S. Postal Service employee was delivering mail and packages which weighed up to 40 pounds. The delivery route involved driving and walking. The employee sustained the effects of heat stress. The employee stopped at a gas station and called the supervisor. The supervisor went to the employee's location and drove him back to the main work site. The employee's symptoms did not subside and an ambulance was called. The employee was taken to the hospital and admitted due to a cardiac event.
Keywords: Delivery Work, Heart, Heat
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1240274.015 | 55 | M | Hospitalized injury | Mail carriers, postal service |