OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221477672
152270 - MAINSCAPE, INC.
NAVASSA, NC—
Event description
Employee dies from heat exhaustion
Investigation abstract
On July 6, 2022, an employee, on his second day of work, was trimming weeds. At some point during the workday, he reported that he was tired and not feeling well. Later that afternoon, he fainted and was transported to the hospital. The employee was overcome by heat exhaustion and later died in the hospital. The employer stated that water was available, but did not know about shade, air conditioning or acclimation.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 34 M
- Event type
- 14
- Occupation code
- 999
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