OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221736143

LLOYD BULTSMA TRUCKING, INC.

TWIN FALLS, ID— 2025-01-06T00:00:00

Event: Ankle, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Fracture, Hyperthermia, Hypothermia, Trailer, Weather
NAICS: 484122
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347991093
Employer profile: LLOYD BULTSMA TRUCKING, INC.
Summary number: 221736143
Report ID: 1032500

Event description

Employee suffers fatal cardiac arrhythmia while unhooking tr

Investigation abstract

At 8:00 a.m. on January 6, 2025, Employee #1 began unhooking a trailer from their semi-truck to facilitate delivery. During this task, the employee suffered a stress-induced cardiac arrhythmia. Autopsy revealed a fractured ankle, which likely prevented the employee from entering the cab or seeking help. Employee #1 died and a contributing factor was exposure to cold stress.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 71 M

Event type
12

Occupation code
7056

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