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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1759714.015 - Norton, Baumann & Surls, Pllc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Norton, Baumann & Surls, Pllc.
504-8 Main Street P.O. Box 100
Lowden, IA 52255
Mailing Address:
504-8 Main Street P.O. Box 100, Lowden, IA 52255
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 541110/Offices of Lawyers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/09/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall
Case Closed: 10/11/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2180497 |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on June 27, 2024, Employee #1 was operating a Xerox photocopier (Serial #QPH222498) located in a back hallway of the office, referred to by the employer as the copy area. After completing the copying task, Employee #1 walked approximately 15-20 feet to their office. While walking, Employee #1 fainted and collapsed. A client found her approximately 2-3 feet outside the office door, seated on the carpeted hallway floor with her hands placed behind her back. EMS was notified, and Employee #1 was transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics by ambulance. Injuries included a fracture to the back of the skull, a brain bleed, and a cardiac condition that Employee #1 had been receiving ongoing treatment for since childhood. Employee #1 died on June 29, 2024, due to the natural disease process related to the cardiac condition.
Keywords: Brain Bleed, Cardiac Arrest, Fainted, Fracture, Heart, Skull, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1759714.015 | 79 | F | Fatality | Bookkeepers, accounting and auditing clerks |