OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221393283

317728895 - HOOD RIVER COUNTY SD

HOOD RIVER, OR· 2021-06-28T00:00:00

Event: Air Conditioner, Blood Clot, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Heat index, Janitor, Lung, Medical Condition, Medical History, Natural Causes, Preexisting Condition, Pulmonary Embolism, Underlying Medical Condition
NAICS: 611110
Inspection type: Accident-driven
Activity number: #345508469
Employer profile: 317728895 - HOOD RIVER COUNTY SD
Summary number: 221393283
Report ID: 1054191

Event description

Employee experiences pulmonary embolism while working in sch

Investigation abstract

At 9:00 a.m. on June 28, 2021, an employee working as a janitor for a school district collapsed at home prior to work. The employee then reported to work where he collapsed again. The employee was working inside of the partially air conditioned building. At this time it is not known if he was in the air conditioned part of the building. The employer called an ambulance which transported the employee to the local hospital, where he was admitted to treat a pulmonary embolism. The employee was still hospitalized at the time the narrative was submitted.

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 67 M

Event type
12

Occupation code
453

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