OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221714108

ACADIAN CYPRESS & HARDWOODS, INC.

PONCHATOULA, LA— 2024-10-28T00:00:00

Event: Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Chest, Chest pain, Fall, Fall On Same Level, Laborer, Lost consciousness, Lumber, Material Handling, Medical Condition, Medical History, Natural Causes, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Underlying Medical Condition, Wood
NAICS: 423310
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #347851248
Employer profile: ACADIAN CYPRESS & HARDWOODS, INC.
Summary number: 221714108
Report ID: 0625700

Event description

Employee dies from natural causes while moving lumber

Investigation abstract

At 4:00 p.m. on October 28, 2024, an employee working as a laborer for a wood products wholesaler had been tasked with moving lumber off a conveyor cutter. While the employee moved the material, a coworker saw him reach out as if grabbing his chest. The employee then fell to the ground. The employee died from natural causes including dilated cardiomyopathy.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 53 M

Event type
14

Occupation code
889

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