OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221470875

COALINGA-HURON RECREATION

COALINGA, CA— 2022-06-15T00:00:00

Event: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Drug Overdose, HVAC, Heat, Hypertension, Maintenance, Roof, Unresponsive
NAICS: 721214
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #346029036
Employer profile: COALINGA-HURON RECREATION
Summary number: 221470875
Report ID: 0950625

Event description

Employee is killed by cardiovascular failure, possible drug

Investigation abstract

At 11:30 a.m. on June 15, 2022, an employee was performing maintenance work on rooftop heating and air ventilation units (HVAC). The employee was changing out air filters and repairing a leaking HVAC unit. A coworker discovered the employee unresponsive and called for emergency medical services (EMS) assistance. Paramedics pronounced the employee dead at the scene. The employee was killed by hypertensive cardiomyopathy, with potential contributing factors of methamphetamine toxicity and heat.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 59 M

Event type
14

Occupation code
889

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