OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221394521

LIBERTAS COPPER, LLC

LEETSDALE, PA· 2021-08-22T00:00:00

Event: Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Caster, Casting, Cramp, Dehydration, Diabetes, Dizziness, Heat Exhaustion, Heat index, Heat-related illness, High Blood Pressure, High Temperature, Kidney, Medical Condition, Medical History, Medication, Muscle cramps, Preexisting Condition, Sweat, Temperature, Underlying Medical Condition
NAICS: 331420
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #345506976
Employer profile: LIBERTAS COPPER, LLC
Summary number: 221394521
Report ID: 0317500

Event description

Employee becomes dehydrated due to heat and medical history

Investigation abstract

At 12:10 p.m. on August 22, 2021, an employee working as a casting assistant for a copper plant was working in the casting area of the facility. The employee was sweating profusely and reported cramping and feeling lightheaded. The employer called an ambulance. The employee has diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease and is taking medications that can lead to dehydration. The employee was hospitalized to treat acute kidney injury due to dehydration.

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 33 M

Event type
14

Occupation code
787

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