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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1578592.015 - Iowa Kenworth, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Iowa Kenworth, Inc.
4111 Delaware Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
Mailing Address:
4111 Delaware Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 441228
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/16/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/11/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1864434 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 a.m. on February 8, 2022, an employee was working at a motor vehicle dealership. The firm sold trucks. He worked as a mechanic or automotive technician. He was removing an exhaust assembly from a Kenworth T6-80 diesel truck. An exhaust clamp came into contact with a damaged fitting and dislodged the fitting. The employee was sprayed in the mouth with Roadforce Heavy Duty extended life antifreeze/coolant. He ingested some of the coolant. He became nauseous, and he began vomiting. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: Alcohol, Automotive Repair, Ethylene Glycol, Maintenance, Mechanic, Mouth, Nausea, Poisoning, Sprayed, Vomit
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1578592.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury | Automobile mechanics |