Overexertion and bodily reaction, unspecified · Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Rollins Inc., 2820 Trinity Square, CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006
on — Myocardial infarction (heart attack), affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
The employee was walking around the building inspecting for termite damage when he felt light headed and dizzy and passed out. He was taken to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a heart attack.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSPerson-injured or ill worker, unspecified
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