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Rico Priem, ‘9-1-1’ Crew Member, Died of Heart Attack and Not Drowsy Driving
Rico Priem, a grip on '9-1-1', died of a heart attack while driving home from work, not from falling asleep after a long day, an autopsy found.
The union has raised concerns that long hours can put workers at risk of falling asleep when they drive home, and has pushed for shorter days and longer rest breaks. Priem was a grip and a member of Local 80, whose TV credits included “Major Crimes,” “Deadwood,” and “Six Feet Under.” He was on the verge of retirement when he died, according to a GoFundMe that raised more than $60,000. In its talks with the studios, the union has raised concern about “Fraturdays” — a shift that starts on Friday afternoon and runs into Saturday morning.
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