OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221651193

EDGAR OMAR AGUILAR

FLOYDADA, TX· 2024-03-15T00:00:00

Event: Alcohol, Asphyxiated, Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Construction, Intoxicated, Lack of Engineering Controls, Lack of Work Procedures, Nerve damage, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Paint, Residential Construction, Respirator, Respiratory Tract, Toxic Fumes
NAICS: 236115
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #347360984
Employer profile: EDGAR OMAR AGUILAR
Summary number: 221651193
Report ID: 0627510
Project type: B
Construction end-use: A

Event description

Employee dies due to exposure to fumes and intoxication

Investigation abstract

At 4:00 p.m. on March 15, 2024, an employee working for a residential contractor was painting a basement during a remodel. According to the medical report, the employee died from exposure to the paint due to having high amounts of cocaine and alcohol in his system.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 31 M

Event type
8

Occupation code
579

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