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Accident Summary Nr: 200773075 - Employee Killed While Stripping Paint from Tub

Accident Summary Nr: 200773075 -- Report ID: 0134000 -- Event Date: 03/15/2004
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
30610052003/15/20041799238990Porcelain Patch And Glaze

Abstract: On March 15, 2004, Employee #1, a refinishing contractor, had been stripping paint off of a porcelain tub using a methylene chloride-based stripper. Employee #1 was discovered by the tenant of the apartment unconscious and slumped over into the tub head first, with no pulse. Employee #1 was also wearing a respirator. The tenant called 911, and notified maintenance personnel. Employee #1 was transported to MetroWest Medical Center where he later died.

Keywords: METHYLENE CHLORIDE, CONSTRUCTION, RESPIRATOR
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Multi-family dwelling Maintenance or repair Under $50,000 2 X

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 306100520 Fatality Asphyxia Construction trades, n.e.c. Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet
Cause: Interior tile work (ceramic, vinyl, acoustic)
Fatality Cause: Asphyxiation/inhalation of toxic vapor

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