OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221375397

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE - FACILITIES SERVICES

KNOXVILLE, TN· 2021-07-15T00:00:00

Event: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Chest, Heart, Heart Attack, Heat, Heat Exhaustion, Heat index, Heat-related illness, High Temperature, Overheated, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract
NAICS: 611310
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #345442909
Employer profile: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE - FACILITIES SERVICES
Summary number: 221375397
Report ID: 0454735

Event description

Employee collapses and dies of heart attack

Investigation abstract

At 9:30 a.m. on July 15, 2021, an employee returned to a maintenance office after performing morning inspections of buildings for plumbing leaks and lighting issues. Upon his return to the office, the employee collapsed and died of a heart attack suspected of being related to heat exposure.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 71 M

Event type
12

Occupation code
579

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