Inspection Detail

Inspection: 315597930 - Housing Authority Of Jefferson County

Inspection Information - Office: Illinois Public Sector 0551701

Inspection Nr: 315597930

Report ID: 0551703

Date Opened: 05/03/2011

Site Address:
Housing Authority Of Jefferson County
4218 1/2 Rose Lane
Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Mailing Address:
109 Shiloh Drive Attn: Thomas Upchurch, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Union Status: Union

SIC:9199

NAICS: 921190/Other General Government Support

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 05/03/2011

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 08/03/2011

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102641529

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202601944

Event: 05/02/2011

Employee Shoots and Kills Self in Shed

On May 2, 2011, Employee #1, a 57-year-old male who had been employed for 25 years in the maintenance department of Jefferson County Housing Authority in Mt. Vernon, IL, was in a maintenance office/shed. He had not clocked in for work. Employee #1 apparently shot and killed himself with his personal 12-gauge shotgun. At 7:55 a.m., a coworker discovered Employee #1's body and immediately called emergency medical services. Employee #1, who was well regarded by coworkers, did not leave a note of explanation. Apparently, he was having financial problems and had numerous health problems over the years. However, this action was a complete surprise to everyone. The employer had a written provision in their workplace violence plan that prohibited bringing a weapon to the workplace. Employee #1 attended a class on this, and it was documented.

Keywords: GUNSHOT, WORK RULES, SUICIDE, WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315597930			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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