OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221758634

158597 - HERE '2 THERE VAN SERVICE, INC.

PFAFFTOWN, NC— 2024-09-14T00:00:00

Event: Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Heart, Hemorrhage, Preexisting Condition, Stroke, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive
NAICS: 485999
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #348172149
Employer profile: 158597 - HERE '2 THERE VAN SERVICE, INC.
Summary number: 221758634
Report ID: 0453720

Event description

Employee falls and later dies following stroke

Investigation abstract

At 12:00 a.m. on September 14, 2024, an employee with multiple pre-existing health conditions was working as a patient transporter. While standing outside waiting for a client, the employee felt lightheaded and passed out, falling backwards and striking his head on the ground. The employee was transported to the hospital and admitted for treatment of congestive heart failure and a small subdural hemorrhage. The employee was discharged in stable condition six days later but was readmitted on September 30, 2024, due to generalized weakness and persistent headache. The employee then experienced a stroke, underwent multiple surgeries and procedures, and died on November 8, 2024.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 69 M

Event type
14

Occupation code
999

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