United States Department of the Army (DA)
Overexertion and bodily reaction, unspecified — Myocardial infarction (heart attack) — FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA
| Employer | United States Department of the Army (DA) | Report ID | 2022098357 |
| Address | Lowe Army Heliport | City, State ZIP | FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA 36362 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Myocardial infarction (heart attack) | Body Part | Heart |
| Event Type | Overexertion and bodily reaction, unspecified | Source of Injury | Person-injured or ill worker, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.32000, -85.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
During an aircraft egress drill, a firefighter suffered chest pain and shortness of breath. He was taken to the hospital for a heart attack.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2022, a worker at United States Department of the Army (DA) in FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA suffered myocardial infarction (heart attack) to the heart. The incident was classified as overexertion and bodily reaction, unspecified, with person-injured or ill worker, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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