OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221685365

L&M GRAIN CONSTRUCTION

SCHALLER, IA— 2024-07-15T00:00:00

Event: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Chest, Construction, Dehydration, Grain Bin, Heart, Heart Attack, Heat Exhaustion, Heat index, Heat-related illness, High Temperature, Installing, Medical Condition, Medical History, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Underlying Medical Condition
NAICS: 236210
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347632630
Employer profile: L&M GRAIN CONSTRUCTION
Summary number: 221685365
Report ID: 0751910
Project type: B
Construction end-use: C

Event description

Employee dies from cardiac and heat stress while building bi

Investigation abstract

At 11:30 a.m. on July 15, 2024, an employee working for an industrial construction contractor arrived at the work site and began preparing for the workday unloading equipment. At approximately 3:30 p.m., the employee was working in a bin installing a new sweep when he collapsed. The employee was transported by ambulance to the hospital to be treated for the heat-related symptoms. The employee later died due to cardiac complications.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 68 M

Event type
12

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