Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1611357.015 - Mainscape, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Raleigh
Site Address:
Mainscape, Inc.
4513 Shunan Dr Midway Park Housing Area
Midway Park, NC 28544
Mailing Address:
13418 Britton Park Road, Fishers, IN 46038
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 541320/Landscape Architectural Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/20/2022
Emphasis: N:Heatnep
Case Closed: 11/08/2022
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 1926685 | ||
Inspection | 1613023 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
During the morning of July 29, 2022, a newly hired, unacclimated employee was performing landscaping activities, including mowing, string trimming, and operating a gas-blower in a residential area, during which time wet bulb globe temperatures ranged up to 88.4 degrees Fahrenheit with a heat index of up to 103.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The employee took multiple cooling-down breaks with water in the shade and in an air-conditioned vehicle between tasks. Around 11:00 a.m., the employee, who was exposed to the heat-related hazard, stumbled and could not stand up. A coworker called emergency services, and the employee was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where he received medical treatment. The employee was pronounced dead about an hour and a half later with a body core temperature of 110.7 degrees Fahrenheit. The employee suffered heat stroke. The sun and atmospheric conditions, including heat, created the hazard that directly harmed the employee.
Keywords:fall, fall on same level, heat injury prevention program, heat stroke, heat index, heat-related illness , landscaper, landscaping, lawn mower
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
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1 | 1611357.015 | Fatality | Miscellaneous hand working occupations |