Inspection Detail

Inspection: 309787422 - Raintech, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office

Investigation Summary

On June 20, 2006, Employee #1 was installing a large copper gutter with a crew that began working around 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The heat index rose to 94 degrees Fahrenheit by 2:53 p.m. During this time, Employee #1 was reportedly drinking water steadily. At approximately 10:30 to 11:00 a.m., he began to complain of being hot, and then vomited. Around 2:30 to 3:00 p.m., all crew members were on ladders, in the sun, on a concrete driveway. At that time, Employee #1's demeanor and voice changed. At approximately 3:00 p.m., while descending a ladder, Employee #1 apparently missed a step, stumbled off the ladder, and fell onto the garage door. Emergency responders transported him to a hospital. Upon arrival, he was in cardiopulmonary arrest and his core temperature was 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee #1 died at 9:15 p.m. that night. The Medical Examiner listed the probable cause of death as heat exhaustion/stroke due to heat exposure.

Keywords: HEAT, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, CPR, LADDER, HEAT STROKE, CARDIAC ARREST, FALL, HEAT EXHAUSTION, OVERHEATED