OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221699747

IMPACT FAB INC

HOLLAND, MI— 2024-09-04T00:00:00

Event: Artery, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Coronary artery disease, Natural Causes, Pneumatic, Pneumatic equipment, Pneumatic system, Pneumatic tool, Pneumonia, Tank, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive, Water Tank
NAICS: 332710
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347740862
Employer profile: IMPACT FAB INC
Summary number: 221699747
Report ID: 0552652

Event description

Employee dies from cardiac arrhythmia

Investigation abstract

At 3:30 a.m. on September 9, 2024, Employee #1 was assigned to pull water and garnet from the tank on Water Jet #3. While standing next to the pneumatic pump and observing the gauge, the employee reported feeling unwell to his supervisor and went to the bathroom. Upon returning, the employee lost consciousness. The cause of death was determined to be sudden cardiac arrhythmia due to ischemic cardiomyopathy as a consequence of coronary artery atherosclerosis with thrombosis. The fatality was attributed to natural causes.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 29 M

Event type
14

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