Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307540443 - Arrow Head Equipment
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Arrow Head Equipment
106 Luzurne Rd.
Queensbury, NY 12801
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7549
NAICS: 811198/All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/26/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/26/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100741479 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 worked at a business that services truck equipment to include installation of all related accessories such as lift gates, hitches, van bodies, and toolboxes. Employee #1 had recent back and stomach surgery. Employee #1 was overweight and a heavy smoker. Employee #1 left work at approximately 8:30 a.m. on May 9, 2005, telling his supervisor that he wasn't feeling well. Employee #1 returned to work on May 10, 2005, and stated to a coworker that he was feeling better. Employee #1 told that coworker that he went home on Monday because he was having chest pains and shortness of breath. Employee #1 stated that he had not gone to the doctor. At the time of his death, Employee #1 was installing an attenuator (impact shock absorber) at the rear of a DOT truck. Employee #1 was using hand tools, such as clamps and ratchets to install the part. No power tools or electric tools were being used. Employee #1 was found by a coworker on the floor in his work bay unconscious and non- responsive. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital where he died. From information gathered it appears that Employee #1 died from a heart attack
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, INSTALLING, HEART ATTACK, MECHANIC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307540443 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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