OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221682040

ALLJAX TRUCK REPAIR, INC.

JACKSONVILLE, FL· 2024-07-03T00:00:00

Event: Breathing, Cardiovasc System, Concrete Floor, Floor, Head, Heat, Heat-related illness, Paint, Respirator, Shortness of breath, Spray Painting, Struck Against, Struck By, Trash Bin, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive
NAICS: 811111
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #347613218
Employer profile: ALLJAX TRUCK REPAIR, INC.
Summary number: 221682040
Report ID: 0419700

Event description

Employee experiences fatal medical event due to heat and hea

Investigation abstract

At 12:57 p.m. on July 3, 2024, Employee #1 was spraying paint while wearing a respirator. The employee grabbed a trash bin and removed the mask, appearing to have difficulty breathing before collapsing to the floor. The employee struck his head on the concrete when he fell. When the employer arrived, the employee was unresponsive and not breathing. The fatality was determined to be a combination of heat exposure, respiratory protective equipment use, and pre-existing cardiovascular/pulmonary health conditions.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 53 M

Event type
12

Occupation code
505

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