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Accident: 113099.015 - Employee Is Overcome By Exhaust From Kerosene Heater

Accident: 113099.015 -- Report ID: 0317300 -- Event Date: 12/11/2018
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
1367126.01512/19/2018Formosa Plastics Corporation
At 11:00 a.m. on December 11, 2018, an employee was working for a firm that manufactured plastics material and resin. He was sorting items in an enclosed area that was heated by kerosene-fired heaters. He passed out and struck his head against something. He sustained asphyxia and syncope. He was taken to the hospital, where he was admitted overnight. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: toxic atmosphere, head, heart, cardiovasc system, struck against, unconsciousness, carbon monoxide, carboxyhemoglobin, toxic fumes, asphyxiated
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 1367126.015 58 M Hospitalized injury Asphyxia Managers and administrators, n.e.c

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