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Accident Summary Nr: 170826010 - Employees become ill after exposure to carbon monoxide

Accident Summary Nr: 170826010 -- Report ID: 0352420 -- Event Date: 11/14/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119567220	11/15/1995	2879	0	Central Chemical Corporation

Abstract: Employees #1 through #5 were repackaging a powered pesticide in a 40 ft by 60 ft room with a 30 ft ceiling. A propane-powered forklift was also operating in the room for approximately four hours. Two employees complained of headaches and flu-like symptoms. Approximately 30 minutes later, another employee passed out while trying to go outside for fresh air. Employees #1 through #5 were hospitalized.

Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, VENTILATION, HEADACHE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, EXHAUST FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119567220	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Packaging and filling machine operators
2	119567220	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Miscellaneous hand working occupations
3	119567220	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Miscellaneous hand working occupations
4	119567220	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators
5	119567220	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Miscellaneous hand working occupations

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