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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221609639

MONTEFIORE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.

Event
Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc System, Chest pain, Natural Causes, Shortness of breath
NAICS
622110
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347051021
Employer profile
MONTEFIORE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Summary number
221609639
Report ID
0216000

Event description

Employee dies of cardiac event

Investigation abstract

At 2:00 p.m. on August 19, 2023, an employee was found sitting on the bathroom floor experiencing chest pains/shortness of breath, which resulted in a cardiac event and death. As per information sent to OSHA, consultations with the employee's colleagues and supervisor revealed no known workplace risks that could have caused this incident. Staff interviews conducted during this investigation confirmed that the work environment was perceived as normal, without any unusual odors or other potential environmental hazards.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 27 F

    Event type
    12
    Occupation code
    389

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