Underwriters Laboratories: Employee, 22, died from medical emergency
By Alice Yin
Northbrook police are investigating the death of a 22-year-old man inside a company’s testing facilities Friday afternoon in the north suburb.
About 1:30 p.m., Matthew Braun, 22, was found unresponsive on the ground inside Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Rd., according to a statement from Northbrook police.
Braun, who lived in north suburban Lake Villa, was taken to Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, where he was pronounced dead at 2:15 p.m., according to police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
He was an employee at the Underwriters Laboratories since May, company spokeswoman Michelle Press said. The Northbrook-based business known for testing and developing product safety standards.
Press said Braun suffered a medical emergency and an ambulance was called to the facility.
“We were devastated to hear of his passing and our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time,” she said.
An autopsy conducted Saturday to determine Braun’s cause of death was pending, the medical examiner’s office said.
Police said no foul play was suspected.
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Sun-Times Media Wire
Saturday, September 15, 2018
NORTHBROOK, Ill. --
Northbrook police are investigating the death of a 22-year-old man inside a company's testing facilities Friday afternoon in the north suburb.
About 1:30 p.m., Matthew Braun, 22, was found unresponsive on the ground inside Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Rd., according to a statement from Northbrook police.
Braun, who lived in north suburban Lake Villa, was taken to Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, where he was pronounced dead at 2:15 p.m., according to police and the Cook County medical examiner's office.
An autopsy to determine the cause of death was scheduled for Saturday, the medical examiner's office said.
As of now, police said no foul play is suspected.
Underwriters Laboratories is a Northbrook-based business known for testing and developing safety standards for products.
A spokeswoman for the company could not immediately be reached for comment Friday evening.
Underwriters Laboratories, also known as UL, is an independent product safety certification organization that provides a range of compliance solutions. Founded in 1894, it evaluates more than 19,000 types of products, components, materials and systems annually. The company has over 60 laboratory, testing and certification facilities that serve customers in nearly 90 countries worldwide. Underwriters Laboratories also maintains a staff of approximately 6,800 employees. It certifies products under the UL Mark. The company serves clients in the chemical, lighting, energy and security industries. Underwriters Laboratories additionally offers architectural, consulting, verification, global field and product safety services in the United States. It is one of the world s leading companies that provides product safety testing and certification solutions. The company also offers services for manufacturers and consumers, as well as regulatory bodies and code officials. Underwriters Laboratories has label centers in Japan, Latin America, Singapore and Taiwan.