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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302569702 - United Airlines Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
United Airlines Inc.
Bush Intercontinental Airport,2800 N Terminal Rd
Houston, TX 77205
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 60909, Houston, TX 77205
Union Status: Union
SIC:4512
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/21/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/03/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360921654 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/02/1999 | 12/06/1999 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 11/23/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On August 15, 1999, Employee #1 was loading baggage from within the storage area (the belly) of the airplane when he had an apparent heat stroke. The temperature within the baggage area of the airplane and strenuous work likely contributed to his heat illness, which elevated his body temperature. At an elevated body temperature, the heat denatured the proteins and destabilized phospholipids and lipoproteins of the cells in his body. This resulted in the liquefying of his cellular membrane and led to cardiovascular collapse, multiorgan failure and eventually his death. Emergency medical service personnel was summoned and transported him to the hospital where he died. He was a temporary employee and was hired four days prior to the accident.
Keywords: LOADING, BAGGAGE CONVEYOR, HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302569702 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Laborers, except construction |