Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14375448 - EMPLOYEE DIED FROM EXPOSURE TO TOXIC CHEMICALS
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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2359891 | 06/25/1985 | 8731 | 0 | Battelle Memorial Institute Columbus Division |
Abstract: An employee conducting housekeeping operations was using trichloroethylene and taking Tylenol (acetaminophen). He died due to liver failure resulting from the Tylenol, possibly from the combined effects with trichloroethylene.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 2359891 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |