Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1537499.015 - U.S. Postal Service (Usps)
Inspection Information - Office: Southwest Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Postal Service (Usps)
80 Lewis Rd
San Jose, CA 95111
Mailing Address:
80 Lewis Rd, San Jose, CA 95111
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 491110/Postal Service
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/21/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/02/2021
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 1779347 |
Investigation Summary
At 4:15 p.m. on June 17, 2021, an employee was working for as a letter carrier for an independent government agency that delivered mail and packages in the United States. He was delivering mail on his mail route. He lost consciousness in front of a customer's home. He was taken to the hospital. He died the following day from heat stroke. His death was due to a heat-related illness. Additionally, when he fell, he fractured his wrist.
Keywords: Fracture, Heat Stroke, Heat-related illness , Unconsciousness, Wrist
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 1537499.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Mail carriers, postal service |