Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 1003276 - Fire fighters and sanitation workers exposed to methane

Accident Summary Nr: 1003276 -- Report ID: 0253650 -- Event Date: 04/29/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102120383	04/29/1986	9224	0	Volunteer Fire Dept Black River

Abstract: At approximately 6:30 a.m. on February 25, 1986, methane gas leaked from a weather plant located across the woods from a sanitation garage. Employees #1 through #3, all volunteer fire fighters, suffered from headaches, vomiting, and nausea, and many complained of chest pains. The sanitation workers also experienced choking and irritation. The garbage trucks were moved.

Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, HEADACHE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, NATURAL GAS, GAS LEAK, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, VOMIT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102120383	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Supervisors, mechanics and repairers
2	102120383	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics
3	102120383	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics

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