OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221646227

NEWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NEWTON, MA· 2024-01-09T00:00:00

Event: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc System, Custodian, Heart, Heart Attack, Preexisting Condition, Underlying Medical Condition
NAICS: 611110
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347204885
Employer profile: NEWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Summary number: 221646227
Report ID: 0152500

Event description

Employee dies of possible heart attack

Investigation abstract

At 6:00 a.m. on January 9, 2024, a custodian was found deceased inside the entrance door of a school at the start of shift. It appears to have been a personal medical issue, possibly a heart attack, that caused his death.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 60 M

Event type
12

Occupation code
453

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