15 hospitalized after Chambersburg Kohl’s carbon monoxide incident

Franklin County, Pennsylvania –
“When the unresponsive employee woke up, they were tested for carbon monoxide. Due to the level being so high, they were flown to a hospital in Baltimore. The conditions of those involved are unknown at this time.
According to Chief Ulrich, the store was going through renovations overnight. The crew was using propane-powered construction equipment that was not proper for the environment…”
No mention of CO detection onsite.
15 hospitalized after Chambersburg Kohl’s carbon monoxide incident (abc27.com)

GM sued after mother, children found unresponsive in car from CO poisoning

“According to the complaint, Brumfield purchased a 2003 Saturn Ion on Feb. 28 from King Auto Sales in Cahokia. A few weeks later at 8:30 a.m. on March 11, Brumfield alleges police officers responded to a wellness check when the Ion was parked on Lincoln Ave. in St. Louis. First responders allegedly arrived on scene to find the Ion running idle with Brumfield and her three minor children unresponsive in the vehicle.”

GM sued after mother, children found unresponsive in car from carbon monoxide poisoning | Madison – St. Clair Record (madisonrecord.com)

 

Appleton mother worried about carbon monoxide at her son’s elementary school, so she advocated for detectors to be installed in schools

“Ashley Wilson couldn’t shake the worry of her son getting carbon monoxide poisoning at school.

It may not be the first concern that comes to mind when a parent thinks about their child at school, but for Wilson, the worry was warranted.

In February 2020, her family suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after the boiler in their former apartment was leaking. There was no detector installed to indicate the presence of the colorless, odorless, potentially deadly, gas.

She would try to reassure herself that the schools were safe but decided she needed to reach out after she heard news about 17 people being sent to the hospital after carbon monoxide levels reached dangerously high levels in a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee dorm.

To Wilson’s surprise, the Appleton Area School District told her there aren’t detectors in any of the school buildings.

State law doesn’t require them in schools, but it does require them on every level of Wisconsin homes. According to the state Department of Health Services, carbon monoxide poisoning sends about 500 Wisconsinites to the emergency room each year…”

Appleton schools to add carbon monoxide detectors following mom’s plea (postcrescent.com)

 

Survivors, families of men who died of carbon monoxide exposure sue Faster Horses, MIS

“Families of three men who died of carbon monoxide poisoning while camping at the 2021 Faster Horses Festival are suing the event promoter and Michigan International Speedway, alleging the campground was overcrowded, unsafe and improperly monitored and inspected…Live Nation and the speedway, which owns the land, did not monitor or supervise the campsites, making the area unfit and dangerous for campers to safely use generators, alleges the pending lawsuit, filed in April in Lenawee County Circuit Court.”

Survivors, families of men who died of carbon monoxide exposure sue Faster Horses, MIS – mlive.com

 

Man Sues Catoosa Hampton Inn For Carbon Monoxide Leak

Catoosa, Oklahoma –

“Fire Department records show Catoosa Firefighters had been called out to the same room in the same hotel for the same reason, two times in the previous two weeks. Pawel Markowski says his coworker saved his life. Markowski didn’t show up for a business meeting which isn’t like him, so his coworker went to the Hampton Inn and Suites and convinced the staff to unlock Markowsi’s room and they found him on the floor unconscious.”

 

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CO exposure at Home Depot sends 10 to hospital

“…rescue crews were called…for an individual experiencing seizures… When crews arrived and got about 20 feet to 30 feet inside the building, carbon monoxide detectors they wear began activating… A total of 35 people were exposed to carbon monoxide and 10 were taken to the hospital…”

 

Carbon monoxide at Home Depot distribution center sends 10 to hospital (heraldmailmedia.com)

 

White Rock resident warns carbon monoxide poisoning a silent killer, even in summer

“It took only 11 minutes for carbon monoxide to kill.
That’s all the time, authorities believe, that Sarah MacDermid, 31, and her boyfriend Casey Bussiere, 37, had after they were were accidentally – and unknowingly – exposed to carbon monoxide from an inadequately-ventilated propane water heater in a shower building…”

 

White Rock resident warns carbon monoxide poisoning a silent killer, even in summer – North Delta Reporter

Carbon monoxide leak at Noodles and Company sickens several

A carbon monoxide leak at Noodles and Company in Springfield on Friday sickened several people.

The Springfield Fire Department was called to the restaurant around 11:21 a.m. for a reported gas leak.

Before firefighters arrived, dispatch was notified about multiple people getting sick at the restaurant.

Once arriving on the scene, crews started triage and tested people at the location.

We’re told only one person had to be taken to the hospital, 10 others refused.

The fire department then secured utilities and ventilated the building.

They are still investigating the cause of the leak.

Carbon monoxide leak at Noodles and Company sickens several | WICS (newschannel20.com)

Sandals Adds CO Detectors After 3 Guests Die at Bahamas Resort

“…we have taken additional measures such as engaging environmental safety experts for a comprehensive review of all systems across the resort…CO detectors have now been placed in all guest rooms at Sandals Emerald Bay and although not mandated in any Caribbean destination where we operate, detectors will be installed in all guest rooms throughout the portfolio…”
It should not take a tragedy to install CO detection in a commercial building serving the public, especially one where people are sleeping.

Sandals Adds Carbon Monoxide Detectors After 3 Guests Die in Bahamas | PEOPLE.com

Cleveland Heights music venue temporarily closed after reported carbon monoxide leak

“When paramedics arrived on scene Saturday night, the carbon monoxide meters affixed to their medical bags immediately went into high alert upon entering the lobby of the theater…discovered levels of anywhere from 250 to 350 parts per million…Paramedics then called for additional fire personnel to arrive on scene in order to determine the cause of the carbon monoxide leak and the remaining patrons at the venue were evacuated. Eventually, officials reported finding the apparent culprit: three gas-powered generators in a partially-enclosed, outdoor service area that were being used to provide additional power needed for the band’s performance…”

Cleveland Hts. venue closed after reported CO leak (news5cleveland.com)

Carbon monoxide leak forces evacuation at The Statesman apartment building

“Dozens of residents evacuated the building after receiving a notification from their carbon monoxide detectors or hearing about the leak from neighbors, but residents said they did not receive orders from The Statesman or fire officials to leave their apartments.“

Carbon monoxide leak in The Statesman spurs evacuation – The GW Hatchet

22 employees taken to hospital after high CO levels found inside offices, warehouse

“Nearly two dozen workers were taken to local hospitals after elevated levels of carbon monoxide were found inside the offices and warehouse of NFI Interactive Logistics.  Cedar Rapids fire crews were called just after 2:30 p.m. to the scene at 3110 Prairie Valley Ct. SW, for reports of carbon monoxide alarms going off inside the large warehouse and its attached office space.”

22 employees taken to hospital after high CO levels found inside offices, warehouse | KGAN (cbs2iowa.com)

FACE Report: Land clearing and forest product company owner overcome by carbon monoxide

“His death initially was believed to be the result of a heart attack. However, two weeks later, another worker at the company experienced carbon monoxide poisoning while performing similar tasks…”

Case report: 18MA022
Issued by: Massachusetts Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program
Date of report: Aug. 13, 2021

FACE Report: Land clearing and forest product company owner overcome by carbon monoxide | 2022-04-24 | Safety+Health (safetyandhealthmagazine.com)

 

Wyoming officials push for certification requirement after recent carbon-monoxide poisoning

“This past week we were called to a (newly purchased) residence…and found an unconscious male in the basement and his wife upstairs, both suffering what was obviously carbon monoxide poisoning… Going into that house to rescue the two people was a danger to the police officers, as well,” (Fire Marshal) Overy said. “They arrived ahead of us and got the two out…(fire and gas officials) are asking once again that the council pass an ordinance requiring certification for anyone installing gas appliances in the city of Evanston.”

Uinta County Herald | Officials push for certification requirement after recent carbon-monoxide poisoning

Person life-flighted from trailer park after carbon monoxide poisoning

“Neighbors told fire crews that the trailer’s propane-powered generator turned on in the middle of the night when the power went out. Once power was restored Monday afternoon, they observed that the generator was still running, which is when they went to check on the trailer and noticed an unconscious person.”

Person life-flighted to hospital after carbon monoxide poisoning (koin.com)

At 2:50pm, Cornelius Fire was dispatched to a reported unconscious patient at the Valley View Mobile Home Park on SW Tualatin Valley Highway. Medical crews arrived and found the patient partially conscious in a RV trailer. The patient was removed from the trailer and evaluated in an ambulance. Based on reports from bystanders, medical crews evaluated the patients carbon monoxide level in their bloodstream. The carbon monoxide level in the blood of 15 warrants being transported to the hospital, the patient in today’s incident had a level of 55. The patient needed specialty care at a Portland hospital, but due to weather damage closing Highway 26 into Portland, a Life Flight Network helicopter was used to transport the patient.
Neighbors noticed the propane powered generator turned on in the middle of the night when power went out for the trailer park, this power outage is likely due to the snow. Once power was restored late in the morning/early afternoon, the same neighbors noticed that the generator was still running. They became worried and went to check on the patient and found them unconscious, they immediately called 911. It was found that the exhaust pipe for the generator exits from the bottom of the RV. But there was skirting around the RV and likely didn’t allow the exhaust to freely vent into open air. This buildup of exhaust and carbon monoxide filled the RV. It is unknown exactly how long the patient was exposed to carbon monoxide.
If using generators during a power outage, make sure they have proper ventilation to the outside and never operate them in any enclosed area. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless and odorless gar, this prevents it from being noticed. All houses should have a working carbon monoxide detector if natural gas, propane, wood burning or if a garage is attached to the structure.

Jail evacuated after reports of fumes

Farmington, Maine –

“Staff and inmates at the Franklin County Detention Center were forced to evacuate the on Saturday afternoon after a corrections officer reported smelling fumes in the building…investigation officers found the boiler room full of smoke…boiler was turned off after carbon monoxide was detected.”

Jail evacuated after reports of fumes – Daily Bulldog

CO alarm alerts to fire in neighboring townhouse

“At 4:02 a.m., firefighters with the Newport News Fire Department responded to a carbon monoxide alarm in the 1400 block of Waltham Lane. While investigating the alarm, a fire was discovered in a neighboring town home…

Investigators believe a working smoke alarm alerted the victim to the fire, but they were unable to get out of the house…the fire department identified the victim as 36-year-old Mia Evans, a Navy veteran who was working as a registered nurse in the area.”

Person dies after residential fire breaks out in Newport News (wtkr.com)

“Fire officials later said after an investigation, they determined that the initial carbon monoxide response was directly related to the fire inside Evans’ home. When firefighters originally arrived on scene, officials say there was no outward indication of fire coming from her home.

As part of the response to carbon monoxide incidents, firefighters employ devices designed to detect hazardous gases. When they entered the neighbor’s apartment, their devices detected the presence of carbon monoxide in the air.

As they worked to find the source of the carbon monoxide, they checked neighboring homes and heard a smoke alarm sounding off from inside Evans’ apartment.

Crews went inside the home, encountering heavy smoke. They extinguished a fire on the first floor and found Evans unresponsive.”

Navy veteran, registered nurse identified as victim of Newport News townhome fire (wtkr.com)

2 hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning at Tampa apartments

Tampa, Florida –

“Tampa Fire Rescue said crews were sent to the Oaks at Riverview Apartments on North Florida Avenue after a man in his 50s was found unconscious in his unit…Captain Henry Williams with Tampa Fire Rescue says the generators were brought in the day prior, after a small fire broke out in one of the units…Water damage from the sprinklers forced management at the complex to get a 3rd party restoration company to bring in generators. Those generators were left on.”

2 hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning at Tampa apartments | WFLA

4 children among 8 hospitalized due to carbon monoxide at Lakeland hotel, Sleep Inn & Suites

“The cause of it was (that) one of the water heaters for the business had a mechanical failure and it was venting into the mechanical room itself which was then getting into the rooms of the residents”

4 children among 8 hospitalized due to carbon monoxide at Lakeland hotel, officials say (clickorlando.com)

More on this hotel CO incident in Lakeland, Florida. According to the video portion of this story, hotel was not required to have CO detection installed due to its age.

Carbon monoxide at Lakeland hotel sends 8, including children, to hospital (fox13news.com)

Small plane makes emergency return to Bellingham International Airport after alarm sounds

“A small plane that had just taken off from Bellingham International Airport made an emergency return after an onboard alarm sounded Tuesday evening.

Airport and Bellingham Fire Department crews called shortly before 7 p.m. March 8 for an aircraft emergency standby, according to the PulsePoint app.

The call came after a pilot of a Cessna 172 airplane that had recently departed Runway 34 at the airport requested an emergency return at approximately 6:48 p.m., Port of Bellingham Director of Aviation Sunil Harman told The Bellingham Herald in an email.

The request was made after an onboard carbon monoxide alarm sounded, Harman reported, and the pilot was the only person on board at the time. The aircraft was cleared to land, according to Harman, which it did safely and parked.

No other flight operations at the airport were impacted.

 

Small plane makes emergency return landing at Bellingham | Bellingham Herald

Houston firefighter reprimanded after a mother, daughter die of carbon monoxide poisoning

A followup story on the incident response to a family of 4 suffering CO poisoning in their home during last year’s ice storm in Texas…
“‘…this isn’t about an individual — it’s about a systemwide practice…if you’ve discovered this incident, and it probably isn’t the only one that they have, what are you going to do to prevent it from happening in the future?’”

Houston firefighter reprimanded after a mother, daughter die of carbon monoxide poisoning (nbcnews.com)

17 UW-Milwaukee students treated after dorm evacuated for carbon monoxide

“’I didn’t even have time to get anything. I’m still wearing slippers,’ freshman Aidan Gentile said.
He was in the study lounge and said he noticed having difficulties breathing.
Gentile said he saw students fainting earlier in the week.
‘I had a lot of pain in my chest, which is like a common symptom of like anxiety, so that’s what I assumed it was. And I also was really light-headed like earlier in the weekend,’ student Alayna McKim said.
University Housing staff said they became aware of the problem when students came to the front desk complaining of headaches, dizziness and other symptoms.“

VA nurse saves lives: “The greatest feeling in the world.”

“Nurse and National HeRO awardee, Richard Hall of John Dingell VA in Detroit, enjoys talking to fellow Veterans and engaging during visits. He struck up a conversation with Veteran Larry Washington as he was leaving VA after noticing he had been to the ED multiple times over the last couple days.
Hall, an Emergency Department (ED) nurse, former firefighter and Navy Veteran, suggested that the Veteran have his carbon monoxide levels checked at his home…”

VA nurse saves lives: “The greatest feeling in the world.” – VAntage Point

Four people, including three kids, were sent to the hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning

“Sacramento Fire Department Public Information Officer Keith Wade said around 5:30 p.m. Friday residents at an apartment building at 999 Arcade Boulevard called PG&E for an issue. Once at the apartment, PG&E ascertained that the wall heater had a carbon monoxide build-up.”

Four people go to the hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning | abc10.com

HUD to require property owners to install Carbon Monoxide Alarms by December 27, 2022

On January 31, 2022, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published Housing Notice H 2022-01 (Notice), Carbon Monoxide Alarms or Detectors in U.S. HUD-Assisted Housing. This Notice applies to all HUD Section 811 PRA developments with fuel-burning appliances and/or attached garages. The Notice can be viewed at https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PIH2022-01.pdf.

HUD issued this Notice to inform and educate property owners/staff and residents of the harmful causes and effects of carbon monoxide (CO). To avoid exposure to CO, HUD will require property owners to install CO alarms or detectors at applicable developments. This requirement must be completed by December 27, 2022.

At a later date, HUD will be providing flyers that developments can print and provide to their residents. The Department will provide an update via listserv once HUD releases the flyers.

PIH 2022-01 CO_Detectors_Joint_Notice (hud.gov)

 

National Cattle Congress responds to CO incident at Hippodrome monster truck event

“Fire officials said Friday they had no knowledge of carbon monoxide detectors going off that evening, but that doesn’t mean the facility doesn’t have them.
In addition, Fire Marshal Brock Weliver pointed out the facility, with a “big, wide open space, isn’t necessarily required” to have detectors to comply with the International Fire Code.
Fire officials had no guess as to how long people had been exposed, a major factor in determining health risk.“
#COinCommercialBuildings
#carbonmonoxide

National Cattle Congress responds to CO incident at Hippodrome monster truck event | Local News | wcfcourier.com

 

Fox, VA, Elementary fire alarm system did not call company due to missing area code

“In their own timeline of events, Richmond Public Schools said those vital alarm panels never called the Richmond Alarm Company because 8-0-4 was not recently added after Verizon changed operations requiring local calls to include the area code.”

Fox Elementary fire alarm system did not call company due to missing area code | WDVM25 & DCW50 | Washington, DC (localdvm.com)

 

Elevated levels of CO found at a business during a follow-up inspection by the Brookfield Fire Marshal’s Office

Brookfield, CT –

“…deputy fire marshal found a business with elevated carbon monoxide levels, during a follow-up inspection…The high levels of CO were due to an improperly vented portable heater…”

Carbon Monoxide Levels Prompt Warning From Brookfield Officials | Brookfield, CT Patch

77 people treated at local hospitals after Waterloo monster truck rally

“Levels as high as 314 parts per million were detected inside the Hippodrome…ground floor level was 182, and a reading of 232 ppm was found in the women’s bathroom.
The first call to the scene…came for an unconscious person at 9:05 p.m.
…emergency personnel are on standby for such an event, but are not inspecting for hazards like a gas.
…Asked about who has the responsibility of ensuring a safe environment, (fire chief) said the event sponsor or the building owner.”

77 people treated at local hospitals after Waterloo monster truck rally | Top Stories | kwwl.com

Waterloo Fire Rescue found concerning levels of carbon monoxide at Hippodrome monster truck event | Crime and Courts | wcfcourier.com

Corroded exhaust pipe sparks carbon monoxide scare in Ann Arbor apartment building

Ann Arbor, MI –

“Emergency crews were called at 5:13 p.m. Feb. 3, to the Hidden Valley Apartments near State Street and E. Eisenhower Parkway for a report of significant levels of carbon monoxide detected in one of the buildings…source of the carbon monoxide leak was determined to be a severely corroded exhaust pipe for the building’s water heater…”

Corroded exhaust pipe sparks carbon monoxide scare in Ann Arbor apartment building – mlive.com

High Carbon Monoxide Levels Reported at Duxbury School

Duxbury, MA –

“The Duxbury Fire Department was called to Alden Elementary School, at 75 Alden Street, for a possible gas leak. The Alden School custodial staff made the call after noticing an odor in the gym…elevated Carbon Monoxide levels were found in a mechanical room in the gymnasium due to a malfunction with the HVAC system…”

High CO Levels Reported in Duxbury Elementary School – NBC Boston

6 children among those hospitalized from ‘life-threatening’ levels of carbon monoxide at Marysville hotel

Hampton Inn – Marysville, Ohio

“Before 5:30 p.m., the Marysville Fire Department received a call about several people, including a 2-year-old girl, unconscious at the Hampton Inn on Square Drive.”

At least 14 hospitalized after incident at Marysville hotel | 10tv.com

14 guests, including at least 6 kids, hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak near pool in Marysville, Ohio, hotel – ABC13 Houston

14 guests at Ohio hotel, including at least 6 children, hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak | GMA (goodmorningamerica.com)

 

 

 

 

Buildings in Queens evacuated after manhole fire leads to elevated carbon monoxide levels

“…it appeared there were sparking wires underneath the manhole, potentially caused by salt that was put down as a result of the weekend snowstorm…FDNY officials say firefighters evacuated a building containing six apartments…Several other buildings, including a laundromat across the street, also had to be evacuated.”

Buildings evacuated in Elmhurst, Queens after manhole fire leads to elevated carbon monoxide levels – ABC7 New York (abc7ny.com)

5 construction workers suffer carbon monoxide poisoning at site in East Brainerd

“Workers had set up heaters inside and outside the building to deal with sub-zero temperatures. CFD says “several of those heaters malfunctioned,” pumping CO into the structure… They found a number of construction workers still on the job, unaware of what was happening… they detected levels at 540 parts per million…”

5 construction workers suffer carbon monoxide poisoning at site in East Brainerd Thursday | WTVC (newschannel9.com)

Police: Furnace was source of carbon monoxide deaths in Moorhead

Update on the source of the CO that caused the deaths of 7 members of a Minnesota family in their home last month:
“The two possible sources of carbon monoxide in the home were a van in the garage and the unit’s furnace. Further blood tests did not show the presence of blood cyanide, which would have indicated the vehicle was the source.”
If you own a rental, please ensure your tenants understand the lifesaving importance of maintaining CO alarms, especially if permanently installed CO hazards are onsite.

Police: Furnace was source of carbon monoxide deaths in Moorhead – StarTribune.com

Subacute CO poisoning presenting as vertigo and fluctuating low frequency hearing loss

Journal of Surgical Case Reports article

“Initially diagnosed as Meniere’s disease, the patient was investigated and followed up in the clinic. She reported leakage of carbon monoxide from her gas fire identified during a routine safety check. Her symptoms fully resolved after disconnecting the faulty gas fire. A rare cause of fluctuating hearing loss and vertigo is described, and the diagnostic challenges are discussed.”

Subacute carbon monoxide poisoning presenting as vertigo and fluctuating low frequency hearing loss (nih.gov)

If you’re a fan of ice fishing, buy a CO alarm and be aware of the danger of carbon monoxide

“What price do you put on a life?”
That’s the question Denice Johnson wants you to think about next time you go ice fishing. Her son Jared, a 34-year-old father of two and firefighter from Akeley, Minnesota, died from carbon monoxide poisoning in January 2016 in an ice house with heating units that weren’t properly ventilated. The ice house — converted from a camper — didn’t have carbon monoxide alarms.
If you’re a fan of ice fishing, buy a CO alarm and be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide.

The Case of the Missing Carbon Monoxide (Journal of Emergency Medical Services)

“Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and potentially deadly gas. Each year, over 20,000 people in the United States are poisoned by carbon monoxide and nearly 450 people are killed.1,2,3 Carbon monoxide poisoning can be easy to diagnose when there is a history of exposure, but difficult when CO exposure is not suspected. We present a case of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning that was nearly missed due to a lack of screening in the field.”

The Case of the Missing Carbon Monoxide – JEMS: EMS, Emergency Medical Services – Training, Paramedic, EMT News

 

The Case of the Missing Carbon Monoxide

“A middle-aged male was brought into the emergency department for a legal lab draw of carboxyhemoglobin levels while in police custody…
First responders play a vital role in identifying potential carbon monoxide poisonings based on their observations of the scene. This case report highlights potential pitfalls in the diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning.”

The Case of the Missing Carbon Monoxide – JEMS

Baldwin County tenant’s family awarded $5 million in carbon monoxide wrongful death suit

“Clare Castleman, a tenant at The Palladian at Fairhope, called maintenance after one of her alarms activated after running errands on March 25, 2019.
Maintenance determined a combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector was the source of the alarm and then removed all the detectors from Castleman’s unit.
Hours later, Castleman died after being found unresponsive in her apartment.“

Baldwin County tenant’s family awarded $5 million in carbon monoxide wrongful death suit – al.com

‘Angels among us’: neighbours, firefighters save Agassiz couple from carbon monoxide poisoning

“‘I had been texting my mom and mentioned to her about them and how sick they were…She mentioned maybe checking to make sure no gas appliance vents were covered up on the outside of their house from the ice storm. Because that could cause carbon monoxide poisoning.’
Just to be safe, Fulford gave the couple a carbon monoxide detector…”

‘Angels among us’: neighbours, firefighters save Agassiz couple from carbon monoxide poisoning – North Delta Reporter

‘Stay low and go’: Harrisburg fire chief offers advice for surviving a potentially lethal fire

“If you can see your way, stay under the smoke,” Enterline said. “That’s where the oxygen is. Our habitual human instinct is to walk. That’s just what we do. Stand up. But that puts you right into the smoke layer where the fire effluent is. That’s where all the toxic gasses and fumes are. It’s really a cocktail of death. You want to stay under the smoke layer and crawl out.”

‘Stay low and go’: Harrisburg fire chief offers advice for surviving a potentially lethal fire – pennlive.com

NFD: 1 adult, 5 children hospitalized for high carbon monoxide exposure

“News 4 wanted to know if fire and carbon monoxide detectors were inside the home. MDHA said they are responsible for having detectors on the property.
“The maintenance technician says that when he entered the unit that he noticed that the smoke-carbon monoxide detectors had been disabled and removed from their typical space…”

NFD: 1 adult, 5 children hospitalized for high carbon monoxide exposure | News | wsmv.com

Firefighters discover carbon monoxide in Icenter during separate response

“Firefighters discovered dangerous levels of carbon monoxide at the Icenter Friday afternoon while responding to an unrelated medical call… portable carbon monoxide detectors attached to firefighters’ gear alerted them of the issue when they walked into the building… Salem’s building inspector will follow up Monday to find out why detectors installed at the Icenter were not sounding when first responders arrived”

Firefighters discover carbon monoxide in Icenter during separate response | New Hampshire | eagletribune.com

Carbon monoxide ruled as cause of death for Iron County family found dead

“Police say they found the bodies of Steven Sikes, 33, Julie Crawford, 31, and their two infant boys, both 9-months-old, dead… the family was trying to keep the home warm with a kerosene heater, which led to carbon monoxide poisoning after the family fell asleep with it on…”

Carbon monoxide ruled as cause of death for Iron County family found dead | St. Louis News Headlines | kmov.com

Bismarck couple’s close call, other incidents renew attention on carbon monoxide dangers

“The carbon monoxide in Lindvig’s shop came from a natural gas heater. Lindvig told the Tribune that he called a technician who said the gas buildup likely was due to an issue with the chimney…he had taken detectors in his home that were about to reach the end of their lifespan and put them out in the shop, and they had enough life left to alert him and his wife…”

Bismarck couple’s close call, other incidents renew attention on carbon monoxide dangers | State & Regional | bismarcktribune.com

Expert: Carbon monoxide from arson filled clinic in one minute

“Carbon monoxide from a fire set inside a clinic in a multitenant building here spread so quickly that escape was nearly impossible, according to a computer simulation conducted by a fire safety expert.
“One minute was enough for the gas to fill the insides of all the rooms,” said Tokiyoshi Yamada, a former specially appointed professor of fire safety engineering at the University of Tokyo.
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning was the cause of death for the 25 people who were killed in the arson attack…”

Expert: Carbon monoxide from arson filled clinic in one minute | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Mother thankful her daughter is alive after CO poisoning in south Fargo apartment

“On December 22 Sharon Cottrell got a phone call from her daughter, Danica Gilb, with a terrifying story. Two days earlier, on Monday, Gilb heard beeping noises coming from the first and second floors of her building. She tried to contact the property management but never got a response…”

Mother thankful her daughter is alive after CO poisoning in south Fargo apartment (valleynewslive.com)

4 adults, 3 kids found in Minnesota home died of carbon monoxide poisoning

“The victims — two parents, their three children, the father’s brother and the parents’ niece — were discovered in the house in Moorhead shortly before 8 p.m. Most were in their beds…
There are two known sources of carbon monoxide in the home, which was rented — a furnace in a room in the garage and a van in the garage…
There was a carbon monoxide detector in the home, but it was inside a laundry room cabinet with the battery removed…”

4 adults, 3 kids found in Minnesota home died of carbon monoxide poisoning (nbcnews.com)

Moorhead mourns family of 7 killed by carbon monoxide poisoning – StarTribune.com

C5CC774F750BB7ACFDC62A15A6786E92.letter-to-cpsc-on-co-poisoning—final.pdf (senate.gov)

New Philadelphia men die from CO poisoning in garage while listening to music

“Family members said the two men, ages 20 and 25, went out into the garage around 7 p.m. to listen to music…they had a vehicle running in the garage while they were listening to music.”

New Philadelphia men die from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning (timesreporter.com)

Read more about CO danger in garages: https://www.abe.iastate.edu/…/carbon-monoxide…/

Child among 5 hospitalized in Queens carbon monoxide incident

JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) — Five people, including a child, were hospitalized after a carbon monoxide incident in Queens.

It happened around 1:30 p.m. on 198th Street and 115th Avenue in Jamaica.

Firefighters and FDNY responded to the scene, where they discovered elevated levels of carbon monoxide in the building and in neighboring buildings.

Investigators say there were no working carbon monoxide detectors throughout the entire house. The buildingwas also illegally subdivided and carved into separate units — a deadly combination.

Neighbors two doors down fro the home fled, and say a number of children were put at risk, breathing in the colorless, odorless carbon monoxide.

“It’s really scary… it was just a panic,” said Justin Henderson.

First responders were originally called to the home after a resident lost consciousness. Paramedics treated five people and rushed them to Nassau County Medical Center.

https://abc7ny.com/new-york-city-queens-carbon-monoxide-incident/11359310/

Fire officials: Toddler among 11 people affected by CO leak at Evanston, IL, church, 6 taken to area hospitals, 5 others treated

“…the initial call indicated an unresponsive toddler. A fire official said the child required advanced life support care in the ambulance on the way to the hospital.”

11 people sickened by carbon monoxide inside Evanston church, toddler among 6 hospitalized – Chicago Tribune

 

Generators can cause deadly CO poisoning. But the industry resists rules to make them safer.

“Portable generators are among the deadliest consumer products. Two decades after the government identified the danger, and as climate change leads to more power outages, people are left vulnerable by a system that lets the industry regulate itself.”

 

The generator industry resists safety rules despite carbon monoxide deaths | The Texas Tribune

 

Miami University to make residence hall changes following carbon monoxide scare

Oxford, OH –

“The most frequent question we have received is ‘why don’t the residential buildings at Miami have carbon monoxide detectors as normally is required by building code?’ Under state building and fire codes, if there is no carbon monoxide produced in a building OR if a carbon monoxide source is sealed and exhausted directly outdoors without entering sleeping quarters, monitors are not required.”

Miami University to make residence hall changes following carbon monoxide scare (wlwt.com)

“A combination of unrelated factors” led to Hillcrest carbon monoxide leak – The Miami Student

 

University apologizes to students for carbon monoxide scare

Oxford, OH –

“The Nov. 18 carbon monoxide leak that forced the evacuation of Miami University’s Hillcrest Hall dormitory “violated the trust” students have in the university to provide a safe living environment, the school’s Institutional Response Team said in a campus-wide email Thursday, Dec. 2.”

University apologizes to students for carbon monoxide scare – Oxford Observer

 

WA couple dies in newly constructed home

Point Roberts, WA
“Gail Amundsen and Murray Church, longtime residents of Point Roberts, were discovered dead in their home on Calder Drive on Thanksgiving Day evening.
Newly constructed, the couple had only moved into the house on August 9. According to the fire chief and WCSO, while the house had fire detectors, no CO monitors or alarms were found. Since 2011, all newly constructed homes in Washington state must have CO alarms installed adjacent to all bedrooms and on all floors.”

Local couple die from carbon monoxide poisoning | All Point Bulletin

Detainees Hospitalized for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Glades Detention Center

“Before lunch could be served, four ICE detainees and one kitchen staffer had fainted and were rushed to the hospital for carbon monoxide inhalation. Two of the victims were later airlifted elsewhere…one of the exhaust fans on a piece of kitchen equipment was not activated…”

#COinCommercialBuildings

Glades County Detention Center Detainees Hospitalized With Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | Miami New Times

 

TSA workers awarded millions after jury finds RI Airport Corp. negligent in 2015 carbon monoxide incident

“A jury on Wednesday found the R.I. Airport Corporation was negligent on July 1, 2015 when carbon monoxide entered the office of the two Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) workers near a Southwest Airlines gate at T.F. Green.”

TSA workers awarded millions after jury finds RI Airport Corp. negligent in 2015 carbon monoxide incident | WPRI.com

 

6 patients assessed for CO exposure in Hillsboro, OR

“Firefighters with @MetroWestAmb on scene of a carbon monoxide emergency in the 1000-block of SE Walnut. 6-patients assessed for exposure. Safety reminder: Do not run gas-powered equipment inside your home or business to prevent dangerous build-up of CO gas.” And make sure you have CO alarms installed to provide an alert in case someone doesn’t know this information or forgets.

6 patients assessed for carbon monoxide exposure in Hillsboro | KATU

 

CO alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

What if myself or someone in my home is deaf or hard of hearing? There are smoke alarms and alert devices that alert people who are deaf or hard of hearing. These devices include strobe lights that flash to alert people when the smoke alarm sounds. Pillow or bed shakers designed to work with your smoke alarm also can be purchased and installed.

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75 dogs die in pet resort fire in Texas

“It’s hard to accept the fact that we showed up in such a quick fashion, yet we were unable to save even one life in this building,” Georgetown Fire Chief John Sullivan said…Officials believe the dogs likely died due to smoke inhalation. Hardt wishes the pet resort had a sprinkler and carbon monoxide system in place that could have possibly saved the dogs lives.”

75 dogs die in pet resort fire in Texas (wcax.com)

 

Clarksville woman’s mission: CO awareness, legislation

“It was 10 years ago this week that five people died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a recreational vehicle at Clarksville Speedway after they ran a generator that leaked into their small, rented camper.
The investigation results showed the RV had a carbon monoxide detector inside, but the batteries were dead.
The five people killed were Timothy Stone, 39; James Wall, 38; Jonathan Over and Kathryn Over, both age 27; and Allison Bagwell-Wyatt, 32. The five victims left behind 13 young children.”

#generatorsafety

Clarksville woman’s mission: Carbon monoxide awareness | Legislation | mainstreetclarksville.com