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Accident Summary Nr: 108644.015 - Two Employees are overexposed to Carbon Monoxide from gas-po

Accident Summary Nr: 108644.015 -- Report ID: 0728900 -- Event Date: 08/17/2018
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1342188.01508/27/2018238220Eyman Plumbing, Inc.

Abstract: At 07:30 a.m. on August 17, 2018, Employee #1, a Supervisor, was cutting a concrete floor (indoors) using a gas-powered saw, during a plumbing construction project. Other coworkers, including: Employee #2 performed work adjacent to this operation. The Employer outfitted the concrete saw with an oxidation catalyst, exhaust scrubber, which is required to reduce dangerous concentrations of harmful Carbon Monoxide (CO) and particulate matter; however, no atmospheric monitoring was performed during the first hour of the operation to evaluate exposure levels. The employer mandated use of N95 filtering facepiece respirators to reduce exposure to silica; however, workers were untrained, as to the limitations of the N95 respirator, e.g., does not offer protection against chemicals, gases, or vapors, such as: "sewer smells", etc., in the work environment. The employer installed two large circular fans, as a means for exhaust; however, an effective ventilation system was not used to eliminate Carbon Monoxide from the work area. In consequence, Employee #1 was hospitalized after being overexposed to CO and Employee #2, Plumber/Coworker, exposed during work task performed adjacent to CO emissions, sustained low-level exposure to CO and suffered bodily symptoms, such as: dizziness, drowsiness, and weakness.

Keywords: Brain, Carbon Monoxide, Concrete, Concrete Slab, Cutting, Dizziness, Enclosed Space, Engulfed, Equipment Failure, Exhaust Fumes, Exhaust System, Gasoline, Headache, Heart, Overcome by vapors, Oxygen Deficiency, Plumbing, Respirator, Untrained, Ventilation
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Commercial building Alteration or rehabilitation   1 15

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 1342188.015 57 M Hospitalized injury Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet
Cause: Cutting concrete pavement
Fatality Cause:

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