Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202540696 - Worker Is Asphyxiated While Using Chemical Stripper

Accident Summary Nr: 202540696 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 10/14/2009
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300872405	10/23/2009	1743	238340	Pioneer Tile Finishes & Restoration

Abstract: On October 14, 2009, Employee #1, of Pioneer Tile Finishes & Restoration, was removing finished from indoor floor tiles. While using a chemical stripper to remove the finish, he collapsed due to exposure to methylene chloride vapors. He was hospitalized for asphyxia and chemical burns to his left leg and chest area and chemical irritation to his left eye.

Keywords: CHEST, EYE, ASPHYXIATED, METHYLENE CHLORIDE, CONSTRUCTION, CHEMICAL BURN, LEG

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		Maintenance or repair		Under $50,000	1

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	300872405			Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported	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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