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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221521495

J. A. SUTHERLAND, INC.

Event
Diabetes, Fall, Fall On Same Level, Restaurant, Shoulder, Slip, Strain, Unconsciousness, Wrist
NAICS
722513
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346392129
Employer profile
J. A. SUTHERLAND, INC.
Summary number
221521495
Report ID
0950621

Event description

Employee dies three days after fall at restaurant

Investigation abstract

At 2:30 p.m. on December 4, 2022, an employee was working as a crew member inside the fast-food restaurant and was taking orders at the drive-through window. While the employee was walking from the window to the front counter of the restaurant, approximately 15 feet away, she slipped and fell. The employee stood up with assistance from coworkers and self-transported to the emergency department. The employee was treated for left wrist and shoulder injuries and released. On December 7, 2022, the employee was found unconscious at her private residence. The employee was transported to the hospital by ambulance, admitted, and died the same day due to diabetic ketoacidosis.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 77 F

    Event type
    4
    Occupation code
    444

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