Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201562600 - Employee Dies of Toxic Chemical Exposure

Accident Summary Nr: 201562600 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 03/01/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314193590	03/02/2011	3273	327320	Geneva Rock Products Inc

Abstract: On March 1, 2011, Employee #1 collapsed and died in his office. The Medical Examiner report indicated the cause of death as 1,1 difluorethane toxicity. This chemical is a component in refrigeration systems and canned air. The HVAC units in Employee #1's work area were checked for leakage of the chemical; none were found. A can of "Dust Off" was discovered in the office where he collapsed.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314193590			Fatality	Other	Management related occupations, n.e.c.

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