Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201271590 - Five employees sickened by exposure to pesticide

Accident Summary Nr: 201271590 -- Report ID: 0418300 -- Event Date: 09/04/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
304716418	09/05/2002	8051	0	Sunbridge Care & Rehabilitation For Decatur

Abstract: On September 4, 2002, Employees #1 and #2 were working in or near an office when a pesticide containing cyfluthrin and petroleum solvents was applied in the office by an outside contractor. Employees #1 and #2 soon complained of nausea, difficulty breathing, and dizziness. Employees #3 through #5 entered the area after the pesticide was applied and they had similar symptoms. Employees #1 through #5 were sent to a local hospital and were admitted to stay overnight.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, VENTILATION, OFFICE AREA, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, OVEREXPOSURE, PESTICIDE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	304716418	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
2	304716418	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
3	304716418	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
4	304716418	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
5	304716418	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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