Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221713027

I PALLET LOGISTICS

Event
Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Driving, Equipment Operator, Forklift, Heart, Heart Attack, Industrial Truck, Material Handling, Medical Attention, Medical Condition, Medical History, PIV, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Preexisting Condition, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Underlying Medical Condition
NAICS
321920
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347843310
Employer profile
I PALLET LOGISTICS
Summary number
221713027
Report ID
0950633

Event description

Employee dies of possible cardiac arrest, found unresponsive

Investigation abstract

At 11:19 a.m. on October 26, 2024, an employee working for a wood container and exacerbated his condition. The coroner report is pending review. pallet manufacturer was loading pallets. The employee was operating a forklift when he began experiencing abdominal pain. Coworker #1 found the employee slumped over on the forklift. Coworker #1 assisted the employee off the forklift and removed him to the front of the yard. Coworker #1 and Coworker #2 removed the employee's PPE. The employee was holding Coworker #1's hand and squeezing it when EMS arrived and provided AED treatment. The employee was transported to the community hospital where he was pronounced dead at 12:15 p.m. due to a heart condition. The employee reportedly drank energy drinks which may have

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 27 M

    Event type
    5

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