OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221707979

WALMART INC.

UKIAH, CA— 2024-09-30T00:00:00

Event: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Fall On Same Level, Ground, Heart, Heart Attack, Medical Condition, Scissor lift, Training
NAICS: 452311
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347804817
Employer profile: WALMART INC.
Summary number: 221707979
Report ID: 0950621

Event description

Employee collapses during training and dies from cardiac eve

Investigation abstract

At 10:38 a.m. on October 4, 2024, Employee #1 was training a fellow employee on how to operate a scissor lift when he suddenly collapsed on the ground. The employee appeared to have suffered a heart attack. Despite immediate efforts to provide assistance, Employee #1 was pronounced dead. The cause of death was determined to be related to personal medical conditions, specifically a cardiac event.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 37 M

Event type
14

Occupation code
276

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