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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301919585 - Barth Industries Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Barth Industries Inc.
12650 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44130
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3559
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/02/1998
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/02/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100100585 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was machining cast iron that contained low percentages of nickel and chromium. He reported breathing difficulties, and later died of complications related to asthma. The material Employee #1 was machining was similar to material he had worked with for over two years without aggravating his asthma. His family also reported evidence of an upper respiratory infection. Employee #1's death was concluded to be not work-related.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, MACHINIST, INHALATION, INFECTION, RESPIRATORY TRACT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301919585 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |