Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305789117 - Peninsular Engineering And Construction Co. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Peninsular Engineering And Construction Co. Inc.
4394 Route 9w
Athens, NY 12015
Mailing Address:
204 E. Terrace Dr., Plant City, FL 33565
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/12/2003
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 08/12/2003
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 100740992 |
Investigation Summary
On July 3, 2003, Employee #1 was welding on a mezzanine next to a steam turbine. While leaving the area to go on a break, Employee #1 collapsed. Emergency Medical Services was called and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. Employee #1 passed away at the hospital a couple of hours later. The autopsy report does not indicate a cause of death. There was no evidence to support a heart attack, aneurysm, stroke, embolism or heat stress as the cause of death. Onsite inspection and interview with witnesses did not reveal any apparent workplace hazards which would contribute to the fatality.
Keywords: EMBOLISM, HEART ATTACK, WELDING, HEAT STROKE, ANEURYSM
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 305789117 | Fatality | Other | Welders and cutters |