OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221677438

NATIONAL BEEF PACKING COMPANY, LLC

DODGE CITY, KS· 2024-06-19T00:00:00

Event: Asthma, Butcher, CPR, Cardiovasc System, Food processing, Lack of oxygen, Lung, Meat Processing, Medical Condition, Medical History, Natural Causes, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Shortness of breath, Underlying Medical Condition
NAICS: 311611
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #347575953
Employer profile: NATIONAL BEEF PACKING COMPANY, LLC
Summary number: 221677438
Report ID: 0729700

Event description

Employee dies from severe asthma attack requiring CPR

Investigation abstract

At 12:00 p.m. on June 19, 2024, an employee working as a butcher for a meat packing company was walking out of the facility after completing his shift. The employee reportedly began having an asthma attack requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The employee died as a result of status asthmaticus.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 25 M

Event type
12

Occupation code
686

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