Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 821231 - Four employees exposed to carbon monoxide

Accident Summary Nr: 821231 -- Report ID: 0352450 -- Event Date: 01/22/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
104358031	02/03/1989	3089	0	Certainteed Corp.

Abstract: Employees #1 through #4 were working in a warehouse moving materials with a Clark LP gas forklift. They had worked from 6:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. before complaining of dizziness, headache, and blurred vision. They were all evacuated. Carboxyhemoglobin levels obtained at the hospital showed carbon monoxide exposure levels of 653 ppm. No personal protective equipment had been used. Carbon monoxide readings at the forklift showed levels greater than 100 ppm.

Keywords: VENTILATION, WAREHOUSE, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, EXHAUST FUMES, CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN, POISONING, CARBON MONOXIDE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	104358031	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Helpers, mechanics and repairers
2	104358031	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Helpers, mechanics and repairers
3	104358031	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Helpers, mechanics and repairers
4	104358031	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Helpers, mechanics and repairers

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