Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 140320.015 - Two employees overcome by solvent vapors and die

Accident Summary Nr: 140320.015 -- Report ID: 0626300 -- Event Date: 10/18/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1558862.015	10/20/2021		238320	Alex Painting

Abstract: At 5:57 p.m. on October 18, 2021, two employees spray painted an oil-based primer in a sealed area within a residence without ventilation. Both employees were later found unconscious having been overcome by the high levels of airborne solvents. Both employees were transported to the hospital, where they later died.

Keywords: Overcome by vapors, Overexposure, Paint Solvent, Seal, Spray Painting, Unconsciousness, Ventilation

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		Alteration or rehabilitation					X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	1558862.015	22	M	Fatality		Painters, construction and maintenance	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Interior painting and decorating Fatality Cause:
2	1558862.015	35	M	Fatality		Painters, construction and maintenance	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Interior painting and decorating Fatality Cause:

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