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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1795280.015 - Evapco, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Evapco, Inc.
1900 Almond Ave
Madera, CA 93637
Mailing Address:
1900 West Almond Avenue, Madera, CA 93637
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 333415/Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/29/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/29/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2240603 |
Investigation Summary
At 11:38 a.m. on December 6, 2024, Employee #1 was operating forklift #9 to move materials in and out of a warehouse. While traveling backward outdoors, he complained of vapors or fumes and stopped the forklift to vomit into a trash can. A fellow forklift operator noticed and reported Employee #1's condition to their supervisor. Employee #1 was escorted to the break room to rest while medical advice was obtained over the phone. The attending doctor recommended rest and fresh air. At the end of his shift, Employee #1 declined offered transportation and drove himself home. He later died that evening. Toxicology results did not indicate carbon monoxide poisoning. The cause of death is unknown.
Keywords: Carbon Monoxide, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Forklift, Overcome by vapors, Overexposure, Trash Bin, Vapor, Vomit, Warehouse, Warehouse Aisle
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1795280.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |