Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200041911 - Employee Is Killed When Exposed to Airborne Fungus

Accident Summary Nr: 200041911 -- Report ID: 0653510 -- Event Date: 11/12/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
316033323	11/16/2011	1799	238990	E-Light Electrical Services

Abstract: On November 15, 2011, Employee #1, of E-Light Electrical Services in Hobbs New Mexico, was exposed to coccidioides imitis, a fungus. This fungus produces spores that can be inhaled when they are airborne. The employee was diagnosed with Valley Fever, which resulted in his death.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, INFECTION, RESPIRATORY TRACT

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Powerplant		Maintenance or repair		$500,000 to $1,000,000	1	5	X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316033323			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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