OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221549058

317732244 - CITY OF GRESHAM

PORTLAND, OR— 2023-02-03T00:00:00

Event: CPR, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Exertion, Fainted, Fire Brigade/Department, Fire Fighter, Heart, Heart Attack, Hose, Lost consciousness, Material Handling, Medical Condition, Medical History, Pulling, Respiratory Tract, Strain, Training, Unconsciousness, Underlying Medical Condition
NAICS: 922160
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #346588874
Employer profile: 317732244 - CITY OF GRESHAM
Summary number: 221549058
Report ID: 1054191

Event description

Employee dies of cardiac arrest during fire fighter training

Investigation abstract

At 11:45 p.m. on February 3, 2023, an employee who worked as a fire fighter for a city fire department was training at a facility. The employee had just started pulling a 2-1\2-inch hose when he suddenly became pale and fainted. Coworkers (other firefighters) attempted to revive the employee but were unsuccessful. The employee died from a presumed heart attack.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 50 M

Event type
12

Occupation code
417

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