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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1770299.015 - Chaparral Steel, Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
Chaparral Steel, Llc.
300 Ward Rd
Midlothian, TX 76065
Mailing Address:
300 Ward Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 331110
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/13/2024
Emphasis: N:Heatnep
Case Closed: 02/04/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2198144 | ||
| Complaint | 2199478 | Yes | |
| Referral | 2257385 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on August 8, 2024, an employee working for a steel mill was working in the control room in his regularly assigned work area. The mill was not running due to it being a down production day. The employee was scheduled to perform a routine cleaning task. A coworker found the employee unresponsive on the floor of the control room. The employee died from a heart attack related to a personal medical condition possibly related to heat exposure.
Keywords: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Cleaning, Dehydration, Floor, Heart, Heart Attack, Heat, Heat index, Heat-related illness , Lost consciousness, Medical Condition, Medical History, Mill--Plant, Respiratory Tract, Steel, Unconsciousness, Underlying Medical Condition, Unresponsive, Weather
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1770299.015 | 45 | M | Fatality |