Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 570812 - OVERCOME BY CARBON MONOXIDE

Accident Summary Nr: 570812 -- Report ID: 0523400 -- Event Date: 11/13/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2375186	01/18/1985	5191	0	Hartland Chemical Co Inc

Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1, THE COMPANY PRESIDENT, WAS REPAIRING A COMPANY VEHICLE (PICK-UP TRUCK). THE WORK WAS BEING DONE IN THE GARAGE AT THE PRESIDENT'S HOME. HE WAS WORKING ALONE, REPAIRING A TACH-O-METER. A WINDOW WAS OPEN IN THE GARAGE. A VENT HOSE WAS ATTACHED TO THE TRUCK'S EXHAUST AND RUN THROUGH THE DOOR TO THE OUTSIDE. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS FOUND SLUMPED OVER THE MOTOR AS IF HE HAD BEEN WORKING ON IT. HIS DEATH WAS RULED TO BE ACCIDENTAL DUE TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, VENTILATION, CARBON MONOXIDE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2375186			Fatality	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported

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