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Accident Summary Nr: 972257 - Employee overcome by exhaust fumes

Accident Summary Nr: 972257 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 03/07/1990
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
10560951503/12/199054410Salt Lake Nut Co.

Abstract: Employee #1 was using a gasoline powered hand held masonry saw to cut a doorway in a brick wall. A visqeen barrier had been erected to keep dust and fumes from entering the food packaging areas. Two fans were used to increase the air flow and an opening was made in the barrier and the wall. Employee #1 was holding the saw at such an angle that the exhaust fumes were directed into his face. He was overcome by the fumes and hospitalized.

Keywords: PORTABLE POWER TOOL, VENTILATION, WORK RULES, INHALATION, SAW, EXHAUST FUMES, TOXIC FUMES, GASOLINE, OVEREXPOSURE

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 105609515 Hospitalized injury Asphyxia Management related occupations, n.e.c.

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