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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221474265

PORT JERVIS LABORATORIES, INC.

Event
Breathing, Lung, Shortness of breath
NAICS
325620
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346051162
Employer profile
PORT JERVIS LABORATORIES, INC.
Summary number
221474265
Report ID
0213100

Event description

Employee dies from pulmonary emphysema

Investigation abstract

On June 20, 2022, an employee returned back from lunch and entered the Eye Shadow Room. The employee told his coworkers that he was having trouble breathing as he sat in a chair. He used his personal inhaler and then slumped over in his chair. The employee died later that day from pulmonary emphysema.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 51 M

    Event type
    14

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