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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1766044.015 - Inlet Construction Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Health 03551124
Site Address:
Inlet Construction Inc.
218 Pitchkettle Road
Suffolk, VA 23432
Mailing Address:
2117 E. Indian River Road, Norfolk, VA 23523
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/02/2024
Emphasis: N:Heatnep
Case Closed: 11/06/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2195141 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1766215 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on August 1, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was working inside a trench on a sewer lateral project. The employee suddenly passed out, and the incident is suspected to be related to environmental heat exposure. Emergency services were called to the site, and the employee was treated for potential heat-related injuries. Unfortunately, the employee died from the effects of the heat exposure later in the day.
Keywords: Heat, Heat-related illness , Illness, Trench, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1766044.015 | 51 | M | Fatality |