OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221473846
LABELLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO·
Event description
Employee dies from heart attack after inhaling hazardous gas
Investigation abstract
On May 6, 2022, an employee was troubleshooting an issue with an ice machine. While cleaning the ice machine, the employee inadvertently mixed a bleach solution with calcium lime rust, creating a toxic or hazardous gas. After inhaling the chemicals, the employee suffered respiratory distress that exacerbated a preexisting heart condition, leading to a fatal heart attack.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 69 M
- Event type
- 8
- Occupation code
- 579
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