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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1799862.015 - 108652 - University Of Minnesota
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
108652 - University Of Minnesota
515 Delaware St Se
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Mailing Address:
501 Se 23rd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 611310/ Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/04/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/08/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2253324 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2254675 |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on January 18, 2025, Employee #1 had been assembling a new rotary evaporator with Coworker #1 and Coworker #2. The process did not involve the use of any hazardous chemicals. The employee was performing the work in a laboratory adjacent to her office. The employee went into her office and about five minutes later, Coworker #1 and Coworker #2 heard a loud sound and investigated. They found Employee #1 had collapsed and had a seizure. Emergency medical services and transported the Employee #1 to the hospital. She was evaluated and based on her symptoms and the initial assessment from her care team, toxicology testing was ordered due to a potential exposure to cyanide. At 3:47 p.m. on January 18, 2025, Employee #1 died from possible cyanide poisoning.
Keywords: Assembling, Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Cyanide, Laboratory, Poisoning, Seizure, Sodium Cyanide, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1799862.015 | 38 | F | Fatality | Occupation not reported |