Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202043626 - Seven employees exposed to carbon monoxide

Accident Summary Nr: 202043626 -- Report ID: 0155010 -- Event Date: 12/17/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124429382	01/06/1997	5181	0	Dewitt Grocery Co. Dba Dewitt Beverage

Abstract: On December 17, 1997, seven employees were working close to where two propane-powered forklifts were emitting carbon monoxide at levels exceeding the permissible exposure limit. All were hospitalized. The forklifts were under a monthly maintenance schedule, but it did not include testing for carbon monoxide emission.

Keywords: VENTILATION, INHALATION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, AIR CONTAMINATION, EXHAUST FUMES, CHEMICAL VAPOR, POISONING, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	124429382

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