Of four employees seen at a second ED, the first two had "migraine headache" and "torticollis" diagnosed, and the second two were suspected to be CO poisoned and had carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels of 3.8% (1 hour after leaving work) and 10.7% (2 hours after leaving work), respectively.* One employee was seen at a third ED, and a headache of undetermined cause was diagnosed.Ī local physician notified IDPH when several plant employees sought follow-up treatment the next day. The other two employees had "possible poly vinyl chloride inhalation" and "syncopal episode"diagnosed, respectively one was admitted to the hospital, and one was discharged home. However, because of high pulse oximeter readings, this diagnosis was dismissed erroneously, and the three employees were discharged and returned to work. Of five employees seen at one ED, possible CO poisoning initially was diagnosed in three workers. Ten ill employees were evaluated at three local emergency departments (EDs). On August 17 and 18, 1998, during three consecutive 8-hour shifts, 34 (45%) of 75 plastic manufacturing plant employees experienced symptoms of CO poisoning (primarily headaches) while at work. This report summarizes the investigations and provides recommendations to prevent such incidents. Employees at each site developed symptoms of CO poisoning, and some employees received inadequate or inappropriate medical care. In each episode, forklifts emitting high CO concentration levels were operated in inadequately ventilated warehouse and production facilities, which resulted in high CO accumulations. ![]() In 1998, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension Department, with the assistance of local health departments, investigated a series of carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings associated with the use of liquified petroleum gas (LPG)-powered forklifts in light industry. ![]() Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Associated with Use of LPG-Powered (Propane) Forklifts in Industrial Settings - Iowa, 1998 For assistance, please send e-mail to: Type 508 Accommodation and the title of the report in the subject line of e-mail. Persons using assistive technology might not be able to fully access information in this file.
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