UPS worker Chris Begley Collapses in Heat, Dies Days Later In Texas

In a lamentable incident underscoring heat-related challenges faced by delivery drivers, a dedicated UPS veteran driver passed away in Texas on Sunday. Chris Begley, who had diligently served UPS for almost thirty years, tragically collapsed during his route amidst scorching temperatures.

Tragic Passing of Veteran UPS Driver Highlights Heat-Related Concerns

In a lamentable incident underscoring heat-related challenges faced by delivery drivers, a dedicated UPS veteran driver passed away in Texas on Sunday. Chris Begley, who had diligently served UPS for almost thirty years, tragically collapsed during his route amidst scorching temperatures.

Chris Begley had become an integral part of the UPS workforce over his nearly three-decade tenure, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to the job. He had aspirations of retiring within the next few years, a hope now unfulfilled due to this unfortunate incident.

The concern of drivers contending with extreme heat during their routes emerged as a pivotal point of discussion during negotiations for a fresh labor agreement between UPS and union leaders earlier this year. As per Begley’s union, Teamsters local 767, on a sweltering day with a recorded highest temperature of 101°F and heat index values soaring up to 108°F, Begley, a devoted husband and father of two, was delivering a package at a Farmersville business when he collapsed.

Dave Reeves, President and Principal Officer of the union, recounted that Begley collapsed indoors during his delivery. Reeves shared that Begley had communicated to UPS about symptoms indicative of heat-related injuries. Despite this, Begley was attended to by the local business while awaiting his supervisor’s arrival.

Begley was presented with the option of being taken to the hospital, which he declined, choosing to go home instead, according to UPS statements. However, concerns have arisen as to why Begley wasn’t immediately taken to the hospital by a supervisor, especially considering that his truck remained at the location. Reeves questioned whether UPS adhered to their own training protocols in this situation.

Following his collapse, Begley took a few days off from work and was subsequently hospitalized, tragically succumbing on Sunday. The exact cause of his passing remains undisclosed. In response to the incident, UPS expressed their commitment to training their staff to recognize the signs of heat stress and promptly offer assistance when requested.

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The issue of heat stress and its impact on drivers became a critical focal point during the extensive negotiations between teamsters and UPS for a substantial labor contract earlier in the summer.

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