OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221641020

TOP NOTCH TREE SERVICES INC

ALTADENA, CA· 2024-02-14T00:00:00

Event: Alcohol, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Coronary artery disease, Drown, Drowning, Fall, Injury Illness Prevention Program, Intoxicated, Lack of oxygen, Landscaper, Landscaping, Lung, Medical Condition, Medical History, Pool, Respiratory Tract, Tree Trimming, Underlying Medical Condition, Water
NAICS: 561730
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347282022
Employer profile: TOP NOTCH TREE SERVICES INC
Summary number: 221641020
Report ID: 0950641

Event description

Employee dies from drowning with underlying medical causes

Investigation abstract

On February 14, 2024, an employee was working as a landscaper for a tree service at work site at a private residence. The employee fell into the pool and drowned. In addition to his death from drowning, the autopsy identified several significant conditions including dilated cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and a blood alcohol content as high as 0.234%.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 29 M

Event type
14

Occupation code
486

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