Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201622479 - Three Employees Are Exposed to Carbon Monoxide

Accident Summary Nr: 201622479 -- Report ID: 1054196 -- Event Date: 01/14/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310874060	01/14/2008	2434	337110	Masterbrand Cabinets Inc

Abstract: On January 14, 2008, Employee #1 and a coworker, each operating a forklift, a Toyota and Hyster, were unloading sanders inside a semi-enclosed 53 ft trailer. One forklift was located at the front, closed end, of the trailer the other was operating in the back, open end, of the trailer. Both forklifts were in operation for approximately 15 minutes when Employee #1 lost consciousness and the coworker experienced unspecified symptoms. A second coworker attempted to rescue Employee #1, but was unsuccessful when Emergency Management Services (EMS) was activated. EMS rescued Employee #1 and transported all three employees to the hospital. The coworker that attempted the rescue was treated and released. Employee #1 and the coworker operating the forklifts were hospitalized for observation and oxygen. Only Employee #1 was listed on the original form.

Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, IND TRK OPERATOR, CONFINED SPACE, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, OFF LOADING, POISONING, TRAILER, CARBON MONOXIDE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310874060			Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators

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