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Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2015010924 · 1/29/2015 · Ground Force Worldwide, LLC (Underground)

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified

Cause

Event
Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified
Source
Paint
Secondary source
Septic tank or water tank interiors

Employer

Name
Ground Force Worldwide, LLC (Underground)
Location
5650 E. SELTICE WAY, POST FALLS, IDAHO, 83854
NAICS
333131
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employee was painting the interior space on a 6000-gallon water tank. He was wearing a fresh air respirator; the compressor was outside with a line that ran into the confined space through an access point on top. The tank attendant didn't get a response so 911 was called and entry was restricted until the air was confirmed clear. By the time the all clear was issued, firefighters arrived and performed rescue operations. The employee was taken to Kootenai Medical Center. He had a pulse and was breathing on his own, but was still unresponsive. His PPE included a Survivair Respirator with compressor, full enviro air suit, Tychem SL chemical suit, another paint suit underneath, and a Bullard hose system.

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