Inspection Detail

Inspection: 311268577 - Best Western Allentown Inn Suites

Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office

Inspection Nr: 311268577

Report ID: 0317900

Date Opened: 01/18/2008

Site Address:
Best Western Allentown Inn Suites
5630 West Tilghnman St.
Allentown, PA 18104

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:7011

NAICS: 721110/Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: No Insp/Other

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference:

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/05/2008

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101321586

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201321205

Event: 01/18/2008

Guest of Hotel Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

On January 18, 2008, several employees for the contractor erected an enclosure so that they could increase the heat for the stucco to dry. The enclosure was above the room heating/air conditioning units and contained the exhaust from the two hot water heaters for the hotel. This allowed the exhaust gasses to penetrate into the room, causing the death of one guest. Several others were taken to the hospital.

Keywords: ENCLOSED SPACE, ASPHYXIATED, VAPOR, EXHAUST FUMES, CARBON MONOXIDE, CHEMICAL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311268577			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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