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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303628366 - Foster Poultry Farms Dba Foster Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Tumwater Service Location, Tumwater, Wa
Site Address:
Foster Poultry Farms Dba Foster Farms
1700 S 13th St
Kelso, WA 98626
Mailing Address:
Po Box 457, Livingston, CA 98334
Union Status: Union
SIC:5147
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/17/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361209828 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:40 a.m. on June 9, 2000, Employee #1 was working on the weigh-and-price line at the Foster Farms poultry processing plant in Kelso, WA. She was responsible for transferring packages of wrapped poultry products from storage trays to a conveyor line for final packaging. Employee #1 began suffering severe chest pains and slumped to the floor. Nearby coworkers immediately called for medical attention. An onsite EMT responded and began first-aid and CPR until Emergency Services arrived and took over. Employee #1 was transported by ambulance to St. John's Hospital in Longview, WA, where she was pronounced dead on arrival due to an apparent heart attack. Employee #1 had a prior history of heart disease and high blood pressure. The autopsy report indicated that Employee #1 died of a dissecting aneurysm of the ascending aorta. There were no work-related factors contributing to her death.
Keywords: HEART, CPR, HEART ATTACK, ANEURYSM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303628366 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |