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Accident Summary Nr: 14187777 - One killed, one injured by carbon monoxide exposure

Accident Summary Nr: 14187777 -- Report ID: 0316700 -- Event Date: 01/09/1991
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
10270226301/10/199173420Nittany Pest Control Incorporated

Abstract: On January 8, 1991, Employees #1 and #2 were working to thaw a partially frozen pump and plumbing on one of the employer's tank trucks. They drove the tank truck into a small garage, left the truck running to preheat the garage, and closed the garage door. They returned approximately 15 to 20 minutes later with a portable kerosene heater. They both suffered from exposure to carbon monoxide. Employee #1 died, and Employee #2 was hospitalized.

Keywords: VENTILATION, WORK RULES, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, EXHAUST FUMES, POISONING, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 102702263 Fatality Poisoning(Systemic) Occupation not reported
2 102702263 Hospitalized injury Poisoning(Systemic) Occupation not reported

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