OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221726524

WINCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT

WINCHESTER, IN— 2024-12-12T00:00:00

Event: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Fire, Fire Brigade/Department, Fire Fighter, Heart, Heart Attack, Medical Condition, Medical History, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Underlying Medical Condition, structure fire
NAICS: 922160
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347933640
Employer profile: WINCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Summary number: 221726524
Report ID: 0551800

Event description

Employee fighting structure fire dies due to cardiac event

Investigation abstract

On December 12, 2024, an employee working as a fire fighter for a city fire department had entered a structure fire. After exiting the structure, the employee described what he said felt like he was having a heart attack. The employee died from a cardiac event due to his personal medical history.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 48 M

Event type
12

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