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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300035482 - U.S. Postal Service
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Postal Service
2000 W. Mcdonough St.
Joliet, IL 60432
Mailing Address:
2000 W, Mcdonough St., Joliet, IL 60432
Union Status: Union
SIC:4311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/30/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/01/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361804032 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on July 26, Employee #1, a mail carrier, was on his route in Joliet, IL. He began to feel ill and asked a customer for help. He was brought into the customer's house, where he died of a heat-induced heart attack. At the time of Employee #1's death, the National Climatic Data Center showed a temperature of approximately 98.06 degrees Fahrenheit and a relative humidity of approximately 54 percent.
Keywords: HEART, HEART ATTACK, HEAT EXHAUSTION, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300035482 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |