Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14479919 - Two Employees Treated For Carbon Monoxide Exposure

Accident Summary Nr: 14479919 -- Report ID: 0352430 -- Event Date: 02/26/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119589612	02/27/1996	1711	0	G E Tignall & Co., Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119589620	02/26/1996	2099	0	Red Star Yeast & Products

Abstract: Employee #1, a plumber, was working in a manhole leading to a sewer when he was exposed to carbon monoxide. Employee #2, a bystander who attempted to rescue Employee #1, was also exposed. Both employees received medical treatment, were released the same day, and fully recovered. Carbon monoxide measurements taken in the manhole immediately following the accident ranged between 250 and 600 ppm.

Keywords: work rules, inhalation, manhole, overexposure, carbon monoxide, construction, gas, chemical vapor, poisoning

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119589612			Non Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices
2	119589620			Non Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Truck drivers, heavy

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