Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 139062.015 - Employee loses consciousness due to carbon monoxide exposure

Accident Summary Nr: 139062.015 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 07/01/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1541456.015	07/13/2021		611110	Des Moines Public Schools

Abstract: At 1:30 p.m. on July 1, 2021, Employee #1 was assisting with floor terrazzo restoration using a propane-powered 30-inch Concrete, Terrazzo & VCT Restoration System indoors. Due to a lack of ventilation, the employee was exposed to elevated levels of carbon monoxide, resulting in increased carboxyhemoglobin levels and loss of consciousness. Emergency services transported the employee to the hospital for admission and treatment.

Keywords: Carbon Monoxide, Chemical Exposure, Overexposure, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1541456.015	61	F	Hospitalized injury		Janitors and cleaners

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