Inspection Detail

Inspection: 316811272 - City Of Columbia - Public Works Dept.

Inspection Information - Office: Illinois Public Sector 0551701

Inspection Nr: 316811272

Report ID: 0551703

Date Opened: 07/01/2013

Site Address:
City Of Columbia - Public Works Dept.
Golden Briar Ln/Autumn Rise
Columbia, IL 62236

Mailing Address:
208 S.Rapp Ave-Attn-Kevin Hutchinson-Mayor, Columbia, IL 62236

Union Status: Union

SIC:4941

NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/08/2013

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 07/08/2013

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102641941

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202602355

Event: 06/27/2013

Employee Suffers Heart Attack While Working and Dies

On June 27, 2013, Employee #1 was driving a vehicle. His work involved routine inspection of water stations and location of water lines for excavation projects. A coworker was with him as he drove. While driving, Employee #1 lost consciousness and then slumped over the steering wheel. His coworker was able to stop the vehicle and place it in park. Emergency medical personnel were summoned. A local police department arrived and administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation as well as used an automatic defibrillator while waiting for the ambulance. Employee #1 was transported to local hospital, where he died.

Keywords: CARDIOVASC SYSTEM, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DRIVER, CARDIOVASC DISEASE, MOTOR VEHICLE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316811272			Fatality	Other	Water and sewage treatment plant operators

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