Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1248581.015 - Ontime Staffing Of Oklahoma, Llc

Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office

Investigation Summary

At 2:44 p.m. on May 26, 2017, an employee was removing trash and other materials from a wooden storage shed (approximately 10ft x 12ft). The employee worked for several hours while the temperature outside climbed. The outside temperature spiked that day, and was approximately 20 degrees F greater than the previous days that week. The humidity was 50% or greater, and there was little wind. He was working inside a wooden storage shed with very minimal ventilation. The employee suffered hyperthermia with loss of consciousness and ultimately died. The employee worked in extreme heat and was not acclimated and did not take adequate breaks to cool down while doing strenuous work.

Keywords: Heat, Heat Stroke