Investigation into the circumstances of the worker’s death on Sunday when there was a heat wave
The circumstances under which he collapsed and died employee of the municipality of Kallithea on Sunday afternoon, when conditions prevailed extreme heat, are being investigated by the competent authorities.
The 49-year-old employee of the municipality of Kallithea on Sunday afternoon was found at approximately 16:45 to open the playground which is located between Spartis and Perikleous streets in Kallithea.
After unlocking the entrance to the playground on Spartis Street, he traveled a distance of about 50 meters inside the playground until he reached the second entrance to the playground on Perikleous Street, and as reported eyewitnessesduring his attempt to unlock the lock, collapsed.
The neighbors immediately notified the EKAV and indeed in just a few minutes – around 17:15 – the DIAS team, an EL.AS patrol car, as well as an EKAV two-wheeled rescuer arrived at the scene.
The rescuer who according to the testimoniesput up a superhuman fight for about 20 minutes applying CPR and using an automatic external defibrillator, but to no avail.
Afterwards, an EKAV ambulance arrived at the scene as well as the 49-year-old’s brother.
The 49-year-old was transferred to People’s Hospital where his death was confirmed, the unfortunate employee of Kallithea municipality suffered a cardiac arrest due to heatstroke, and the autopsy will be performed tomorrow.
The 49-year-old father of a minor child, in the past worked as a gardener in the municipality of Kallithea. While on duty in the gardens of the municipality of Kallithea, he contracted a serious infection as a result of which he lost one of his eyes.
Two months ago, he was transferred to Davaki Park. The 49-year-old, according to information, had stated that due to his health problems he would not be able to meet his duties and was assigned to open and close the playground which is located a short distance from his house, between Spartis and Perikleous streets.
Finally, according to information from the People’s Hospital, it will follow ex officio prosecution as the 49-year-old belonged to a susceptible group and was not allowed to work with such a high temperature.
Source: Skai
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