OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221573983

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

DALLAS, TX— 2023-06-20T00:00:00

Event: Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Heat index, High Temperature, Hypertension, Hyperthermia, Lost consciousness, Mail Carrier, Medical Condition, Medical History, Postal Worker, Respiratory Tract, Underlying Medical Condition, Unresponsive
NAICS: 491110
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #346781420
Employer profile: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
Summary number: 221573983
Report ID: 0626300

Event description

Employee dies from cardiovascular illness with heat illness

Investigation abstract

At 3:35 p.m. on June 20, 2023, an employee working as a mail carrier for the post office was walking while delivering mail. A customer saw the employee bent over while on his route and called 911. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he died from hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease exacerbated by hyperthermia from the outdoor heat.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 66 M

Event type
14

Occupation code
355

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