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Accident Summary Nr: 170568307 - Thirteen employees affected by carbon monoxide release

Accident Summary Nr: 170568307 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 02/03/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
115054207	02/04/1994	6022	0	Brenton Bank

Abstract: On February 2, 1994, employees of a bank met with management concerning their frequent headaches and nausea. Management arranged for a ventilation contractor to check the building. An investigation the same day revealed that cracks in the heat exchanger were causing higher than normal levels of carbon monoxide. Employees #1 through #13 were sent to the hospital. Employees #1 through #7 were treated and released and Employees #8 through #13 were admitted. Since the heat exchanger was replaced, carbon monoxide levels have been normal.

Keywords: LEAK, VENTILATION, HEADACHE, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, NAUSEA, HEAT EXCHANGER, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	115054207	Hospitalized injury	Other	Financial managers
2	115054207	Hospitalized injury	Other	Financial managers
3	115054207	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Secretaries
4	115054207	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Financial managers
5	115054207	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Other financial officers
6	115054207	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Other financial officers
7	115054207	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Financial managers
8	115054207	Hospitalized injury	Other	Financial managers
9	115054207	Hospitalized injury	Other	Financial managers
10	115054207	Hospitalized injury	Other	Financial managers
11	115054207	Hospitalized injury	Other	Other financial officers
12	115054207	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Computer operators
13	115054207	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Other financial officers

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