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A janitor working through a cleaning service company was found deceased in the main office building at approximately 4:15 a.m. At this time, the cause of death has not been determined by the medical examiner. However a heart attack is suspected, since he had previously suffered a heart attack approximately 20 years ago according to his wife.
While stepping in shower he reached to turn on the water thereby wrenching his back
Spider bite leading to infection and hospitalization
THE EE SAID HE DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY SIGNS OF AN INJURY DURING HIS SHIFT BUT WOKE UP THE NEXT MORNING WITH EXTREME PAIN IN LOWER BACK AREA. HOWEVER, HE DID NOT REPORT THE INJURY UNTIL LATER THAT AFTERNOON AT APPROX. 2:30PM. AT THAT TIME HE WAS SENT TO SEE A DR. WHO DIAGNOSED A LUMBAR STRAIN AND PLACED EE ON RESTRICTED DUTY.