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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #14499362

HEADACHE,HEATER,NAUSEA,DIZZINESS,CARBON MONOXIDE

Event
HEADACHE,HEATER,NAUSEA,DIZZINESS,CARBON MONOXIDE
Linked inspection
No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number
14499362
Report ID
523420

Event description

SEVEN EMPLOYEES BECOME SICK FROM CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE

Investigation abstract

On October 10, 1986, seven employees of Monterey Mills, Inc. complained of nause a, headaches and dizziness. The employees were transported to Mercy Hospital for examinations, but none were hospitalized. Wisconsin Power and Light checked the work area for carbon monoxide and determined that roof heaters were producing c arbon monoxide. The facility ceased operation until the problem was corrected.

Victims (8)

  1. #1 Non-hospitalized injury Age 40 F

    Nature of injury
    21
    Part of body
    31
    Event type
    8
    Source
    19
    Occupation code
    999
    Human factor
    14
    Environmental factor
    7
    Task assigned
    1

  2. #2 Non-hospitalized injury Age 37 F

    Nature of injury
    21
    Part of body
    31
    Event type
    8
    Source
    19
    Occupation code
    999
    Human factor
    14
    Environmental factor
    7
    Task assigned
    1

  3. #3 Non-hospitalized injury Age 26 F

    Nature of injury
    21
    Part of body
    31
    Event type
    8
    Source
    19
    Occupation code
    999
    Human factor
    14
    Environmental factor
    7
    Task assigned
    1

  4. #4 Non-hospitalized injury Age 24 F

    Nature of injury
    21
    Part of body
    31
    Event type
    8
    Source
    19
    Occupation code
    999
    Human factor
    14
    Environmental factor
    7
    Task assigned
    1

  5. #5 Non-hospitalized injury Age 32 F

    Nature of injury
    21
    Part of body
    31
    Event type
    8
    Source
    19
    Occupation code
    999
    Human factor
    14
    Environmental factor
    7
    Task assigned
    1

  6. #6 Non-hospitalized injury Age 36 F

    Nature of injury
    21
    Part of body
    31
    Event type
    8
    Source
    19
    Occupation code
    999
    Human factor
    14
    Environmental factor
    7
    Task assigned
    1

  7. #7 Non-hospitalized injury Age 46 F

    Nature of injury
    21
    Part of body
    31
    Event type
    8
    Source
    19
    Occupation code
    999
    Human factor
    14
    Environmental factor
    7
    Task assigned
    1

  8. #981 Degree 0 Age 0

    Nature of injury
    0
    Part of body
    0
    Event type
    0
    Source
    0
    Occupation code
    0
    Human factor
    0
    Environmental factor
    0
    Task assigned
    0

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