Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221599251

KASCO FAB, INC.

Event
Heart, Heart Attack, Natural Causes, Preexisting Condition, Steel Beam, Underlying Medical Condition
NAICS
332312
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346977176
Employer profile
KASCO FAB, INC.
Summary number
221599251
Report ID
0950625

Event description

Employee dies of heart condition

Investigation abstract

At 8:20 a.m. on September 14, 2023, an employee was tacking parts on steel beams. The employee accidently defecated on himself and went to the restroom to clean-up and change. The supervisor went to the restroom, but found it occupied, but noticed something at the gap below the door. When the supervisor went to look, he saw the employee's purple face. The supervisor and a coworker ripped the restroom door open and began to try to resuscitate the employee. Paramedics and the fire department arrived less than 10 minutes after. The employee, who has a history with heart problems (e.g., triple bypass surgery), died.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 60 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    644

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