Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301993481 - Sears Roebuck & Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Sears Roebuck & Co.
2000 S.W. Railroad
Hammond, LA 70401
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/13/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/19/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100550318 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:15 p.m. on November 1, 1998, Employee #1, a sales associate in the automotive department at Sears in Hammond, LA, was found by a coworker in the small restroom in the tire storage area. He was pronounced dead at the scene, with the cause of death listed as an acute heart attack. The coworker later noted that Employee #1 had not been seen for approximately 45 minutes before his body was found. Employee #1's job was selling tires, batteries, and other auto supplies; he did not repair cars, was not regularly exposed to chemicals used in the automotive area, nor was he called upon to lift heavy loads. Employee #1 had been under treatment for high blood pressure.
Keywords: CARDIOVASC SYSTEM, HEART, HEART ATTACK, CARDIOVASC DISEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301993481 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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