OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221722663

CA DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS

PATTON, CA— 2024-11-27T00:00:00

Event: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Heart, Heart Attack, Hospital, Medical Condition, Medical History, Office Area, Preexisting Condition, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Underlying Medical Condition, Unresponsive, Working Alone
NAICS: 622210
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347907917
Employer profile: CA DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS
Summary number: 221722663
Report ID: 0950633

Event description

Employee dies of heart attack, found unresponsive in office

Investigation abstract

At 10:22 p.m. on November 27, 2024, an employee working as an administrative supervisor for a state psychiatric hospital was found unresponsive. The employee had been working in her office alone when a coworker (janitor) discovered her. The employee had died from a heart attack.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 50 F

Event type
12

Occupation code
303

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