Our 5th Annual Free CO Alarms for Patients Project is under way! Open to all US hyperbaric facilities providing treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning, the goal of this project is to get free CO alarms into the hands of patients undergoing treatment for CO poisoning. The alarms are part of a CO Safety Kit that […]
NCOAA developed a training course on the Fire Hero Learning Network with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) that addresses the most pressing gaps in carbon monoxide safety knowledge in firefighters. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is produced during the burning process, putting firefighters like YOU at high risk of CO […]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Officials said Julius West Middle School in Rockville was evacuated following a carbon monoxide leak on Monday. In a post on the X platform, Pete Piringer with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services said crews were called to the middle school on Great Falls Road around 11:30 a.m. for a carbon monoxide […]
Carbon monoxide is a silent threat in our homes, posing serious dangers as it is odorless and colorless. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that it claims over 150 lives annually. In Washington State, 788 carbon monoxide incidents were reported last year, resulting in one death. According to the Washington State Patrol website, the State Fire Marshal’s […]
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – A married couple has settled a lawsuit against their landlord in which both alleged they nearly died in their ground-level Glendale apartment after being exposed to extremely high levels of carbon monoxide in 2023 because their unit lacked carbon monoxide alarms. Attorneys for Jason Michael Plummer and Veronica Eileen Urias filed court […]
BEDFORD, New Hampshire – New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey, Bedford Police Chief Daniel A. Douidi, and Bedford Fire Chief Scott Hunter announce that the victims of a fatal carbon monoxide incident at 99-2 Pulpit Road in Bedford, NH, on October 13, 2024, have been identified, and the NH Medical Examiner’s Office has […]
We just said goodbye to summer so it’s difficult to think about winter weather already, however, October is often a time when the temperature drops outside and things heat up on the inside. Now is the time to prepare safety measures for the coming months as sometimes the greatest danger can be lurking inside your own properties. […]
UL Solutions can now test portable generators for carbon monoxide emissions and shutoff technology for additional consumer protection against carbon monoxide poisoning. NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 26, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it opened a new portable generator testing laboratory at the company’s multiple laboratory complex in […]
Olympia, WA – The state has agreed to pay a $25 million settlement to the family of Jonathan Rodriguez, The Evergreen State College student who died of carbon monoxide poisoning in December of 2023. The college and state Attorney General’s Office confirmed the settlement payout to KING 5. On December 11, 2023, Rodriguez, 21, and two […]
Northfield, MN – Emergency crews responded to the Northfield Retirement Community Parkview West Building early on Friday morning concerning high carbon monoxide levels. Parkview West is an independent living facility. According to a press release from the City of Northfield, The Northfield Police Department, Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Service, Emergency Medical Services from Northfield […]
ABSTRACT Hampson NB. Mass Carbon Monoxide Poisoning on a Train in Italy, March 1944. History Reconstructed. Undersea Hyperb Med. 2024 Third Quarter; 51(3):247-251. World War II was approaching its end in Italy in 1944 when one of the worst train disasters in world history occurred near the small town of Balvano in the Apennine Mountains. […]
Laredo, TX – A hotel in North Laredo was evacuated on Monday morning, September 16, after the carbon monoxide alarm was triggered. The Comfort Suites on Metro Court began the evacuation around 9 a.m. According to the Laredo Fire Department, staff reported that the carbon monoxide alarm was activated. The building was evacuated, and there […]
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – The Amerik Suites Hotel on Calle del Norte and Metro Court has been evacuated following a carbon monoxide hazmat situation, according to the Laredo Police Department. The alert came at around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday. First responders are on the scene assessing the extent of the carbon monoxide exposure. Guests and […]
Not sure if your home/business has gas appliances? This video has some helpful tips How to Tell if Your Home Has Gas Appliances – YouTube
Did you know? The MaineTracking Network just released new data about carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings and sources of exposure. Explore the data: Carbon Monoxide | MaineTracking Network (mainepublichealth.gov)
Florida – “Despite the absence of legal requirements, the Broward School Board held a special meeting Tuesday to address the issue, during which they unanimously passed a measure to procure carbon monoxide detectors for all district schools. A carbon monoxide leak at Cypress Bay High School in Weston hospitalized four staff members and a first […]
This is an interactive resource for educators, school staff members, and those who work with/in school systems – as well as the parents who send their children into their care. It is customizable to fit your unique school – and can be used for any school you may rotate to throughout your education, career, or […]
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Prosecutors have criminally charged a second contractor following the carbon monoxide poisoning death of a 21-year-old student from The Evergreen State College. On December 11, 2023, Jonathan Rodriguez and two other students were found unconscious in a modular housing unit. Rodriguez died, while the other two students survived. A campus police officer was also […]
Climate change is making extreme weather events like wildfires, floods and hurricanes more frequent and severe. Scientists now say that carbon monoxide poisonings are on the rise amid widespread power outages following those events. ProPublica’s Lexi Churchill joins Ali Rogin to discuss her recent reporting on this issue. “Portable generators actually lead to about 70 […]
Missouri – “…the leak originated from a generator left running inside a cleaning van, causing exhaust to seep into the CVS and Commerce buildings…” Carbon monoxide leak prompts downtown evacuations (kmbc.com)
Washington – “The Evergreen (State College) tragedy has striking similarities to the deaths of Murray Church and Gail Amundsen, who died of CO poisoning in their Point Roberts home on Thanksgiving 2021. Their deaths were also due to the improper installation of a gas appliance; in their case, a condensing boiler installed in their newly […]
“Florida law requires buildings constructed after July 1, 2008, to have at least one approved carbon monoxide alarm. However, (Superintendent) Hepburn told Local 10 News that there are currently no codes or laws mandating these detectors in Broward schools. ‘We’re going to go above and beyond to make sure we have that extra layer of […]
LAKE LURE, N.C. (WLOS) — A group of friends and family had gathered at Lake Lure for what was supposed to be a fun summer getaway to celebrate three birthdays, including Emilie Holochak’s. But, Holochak said their retreat quickly turned into a life-or-death situation in the middle of the night when they uncovered carbon monoxide in […]
WESTON, FLA. (WSVN) – – Five people were transported to the hospital after a hazmat incident happened at a high school in Weston. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue and several other fire departments arrived at Cypress Bay High School, located at 18600 Vista Park Blvd, Friday morning. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where crews with masks entered […]
In South Fort Worth, neighbors in the Rosemont and Shaw Clarke neighborhoods said they are concerned about their health after a BNSF train idled for hours near W Biddison Street and Ryan Avenue, pumping out fumes. Living along railroad tracks comes with its own set of unique hurdles, including noise and traffic delays. Residents said […]
“New research in lab models indicates that low doses of carbon monoxide—comparable to that experienced by smokers —protected against neurodegeneration and prevented the accumulation of a key PD-associated protein in the brain.” Low-dose carbon monoxide may explain the paradoxical reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease among smokers (massgeneral.org)
The Building Codes Division protects Oregonians every day by providing permits and inspection services for the installation, alteration, repair, and operation of boilers and pressure vessels throughout the state. Learn about the Boiler Safety Program with Chief Boiler Inspector Tom Clark at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4s_uAlzyI. For more information, go to https://www.oregon.gov/…/Pages/boiler-pv-services.aspx. Boiler Safety Program – YouTube
“It would be the first time in nearly 50 years that Colorado would not be under federal oversight for carbon monoxide emissions that largely were caused by heavy rush hour traffic and cars made without catalytic converters…” It took 50 years but Colorado finally met federal standards to lower carbon monoxide pollution (phys.org)
UK – “Cathy Foley, the mother of Hudson Foley, recently announced the official launch of the Pack Safe Appeal: Hudson’s campaign for Carbon Monoxide Travel Safety, marking the one-year anniversary of the death of her son Hudson from carbon monoxide poisoning while he was travelling in Ecuador.” Family of CO Poisoning Victim Launch ‘Pack Safe […]
A woman and five other people became sick after being overcome by carbon monoxide fumes on August 7, 2024. The woman was transferred to another hospital where she later died. *** PRESS RELEASE August 14, 2024 *** On August 7, 2024, at 2:51 AM, Deputies with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office in Vineyard, along […]
“We describe a case series of 16 individuals who were exposed to CO due to a malfunctioning furnace at a Pennsylvania daycare, a state which did not mandate CO detectors in daycares.” Cureus | Mass Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at a Daycare: A Public Health Lesson | Article
Cleveland, OH – “Upon our arrival, we found high levels of carbon monoxide on the first floor. After investigating the source of the carbon monoxide, crews found the generators powering the building were ventilated towards the interior of the building…” Carbon monoxide leak at assisted living facility Friday night (news5cleveland.com)
Easthampton Fire Department – Easthampton, MA Part of the overall mission and responsibilities of the Easthampton Fire Department is to conduct inspections on numerous occupancies and businesses throughout the community. The purpose of these inspections is to ensure they comply with all of the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth in order to provide the […]
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Two contractors have been charged after being accused of negligently causing the death of an Evergreen State College student who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in December of 2023. Jonathan Rodriguez, 21, was found unconscious in student housing on the evening of Dec. 11 and was later declared dead from carbon monoxide poisoning. Two […]
“Her family had routinely used the generator when the power was out, including during the 2021 freeze, which resulted in the worst carbon monoxide poisoning event in recent history. They always kept the device at a safe distance to prevent the colorless, odorless gas from seeping inside. On July 11, however, they moved it a […]
CPSC Urges Those Impacted by Tropical Storm Debby to Take Steps to Prevent CO Poisoning and Other Post-Storm Hazards | CPSC.gov
The 2024 IBC and IFC now require CO alarms or detection systems for all types of occupancies. 2024 International Fire Code [Current] (ICC IFC-2024) – ANSI Blog
“North Carolina lawmakers directed the State Board of Education in 2023 to survey public schools across the state to determine the status and cost of adding carbon monoxide alarms to and conducting radon gas testing in existing school buildings. On Thursday, the Board voted to approve the report, which among other things, shows that the […]
Amazon Ordered to Develop Remediation Plans to Notify Purchasers and the Public and to Implement Remedies to Remove Products from Consumers’ Homes “…the Commission determined that Amazon was a “distributor” of products that are defective or fail to meet federal consumer product safety standards, and therefore bears legal responsibility for their recall. More than 400,000 […]
The National Electrical Code is revised every three years and outlines the minimum requirements for safe electrical installation. Many older homes may not have an adequate electrical system to meet the electrical demands of today. If you’re renovating your home, make sure to have the following electrical safety devices installed to maintain an electrically safe […]
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Lake Powell, Arizona – News Release: July 17, 2024. Rangers Respond to Carbon Monoxide Incident on Houseboat in Face Canyon On July 17, 2024, at approximately 12:45 a.m., the National Park Service (NPS) Glen Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call from Kane County Dispatch of a possible carbon monoxide […]
Fulton County, GA – “…carbon monoxide monitors that were installed Tuesday night sounded an alert at 8 a.m. on Wednesday… a day after one of the kitchen’s eight kettles was discovered to be leaking odorless and colorless gas. Atlanta Fire reports that a second kettle was discovered to be leaking carbon monoxide and a stovetop’s […]
Harris County Fire Marshal July 11 at 7:10 PM · Incidents involving carbon monoxide are increasing, and we aim to ensure the safety of the community by sharing insights from our dispatch centers in unincorporated Harris County.The current number does not fully represent the actual impact of carbon monoxide incidents being addressed.Keep your family and neighbors safe by taking necessary […]
Cell phones and other devices are a big help in a weather emergency. They’re a quick way to check in with friends and relatives or call for help. But if the power’s out and your battery is low, be careful where you recharge your devices. It may be tempting to use a running car or […]
“Peña said the Houston Fire Department is dealing with three times as many calls as usual in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.” Video: Fire Chief Sam Peña says HFD has had 200 carbon monoxide calls in last 24 hours | khou.com
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – A pair of Wasilla women were found unresponsive inside a home on Saturday afternoon from what officials say is “likely” carbon monoxide poisoning. According to Alaska State Troopers, authorities went to the Williwaw Subdivision in Wasilla early Saturday afternoon on a report of two deaths inside a home. The report was […]
Release Date: July 02, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric announced today 22 awardees of a grant program aimed at preventing carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. The state and local governments were selected by CPSC, from a group of 31 applicants. CPSC will provide more than $3 million in federal Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant Program (COPPGP) funds that […]
Many countries require thousands of hours of training as well as completing a nationally recognized certification. Here in the United States it varies by state and even city. Here in my home state of Indiana there is no state-level HVAC license, but you are required as a landscaper…..let that sink in. Take 25 and check […]
New Jersey – Wood-Ridge Fire Department Response at 0600 to 18 4th Street for a CO Alarm. Companies found elevated readings of Carbon Monoxide in the residence. The source was found to be 2 batteries powering a sump pump that had failed and began to offgas . Bergen County HAZMAT responded to neutralize the batteries. […]
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of serious injury or death associated with defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors manufactured by Shenzhen Lidingfeng Tech. and sold under multiple brand names, including PetUlove, ORIKLON, SENCKIT, Kingebai, Gaoducash, LDASEC, and AMS. The defective detectors have model number JSN-JY-909COM. […]
“The worker was inside the space for 40 minutes while the alarm from the testing equipment was sounding,” one report notes. “There was no action taken to pull the worker out of the space where there was carbon monoxide buildup.” Seaspan fined $710K for worker’s carbon monoxide poisoning | CTV News
In 2022 there were 15 fire deaths in Washington State that occurred in recreational vehicles. In an effort to increase safety, the following tips are recommended: Check your propane tank regularly and test for leaks. Install and maintain working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. Install a fire extinguisher, know how to use, and conduct a […]
The 61-year-old driver of this rig died on June 1, 2023, after suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to Washington state officials, who say the gas game from a cook stove… FACE investigators concluded that, to help prevent similar occurrences, employers should: Install battery-powered CO detector alarms in truck cabs and sleeper berths. Use only […]
Key findings in the UL Standards & Engagement report include: More than one-third of U.S. homes have no CO detection: One-third (36%) of U.S. adults — 86.2 million individuals — have no means of detecting CO leaks in their homes. Further, many Americans are confused about what counts as detection. Nearly three in ten (29%) […]
BRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Multiple people were taken to the hospital, after a carbon monoxide leak in a Braxton County hotel. John Hoffman, the Director of Braxton County Emergency Management, says that 60 people were staying at the hotel, with seven taken to the hospital. Hoffman believes out of the seven, only one is […]
Consumers need to be especially careful when storms knock out electrical power. CO poisoning from portable generators can kill whole families in minutes. CO is called the invisible killer because it is colorless and odorless. CO poisoning from portable generators can happen so quickly that people can become unconscious before recognizing the symptoms of nausea, […]
CHICAGO (CBS) — More than 100 people in Park Ridge were forced out of their apartments due to a carbon monoxide leak in the garage. The Park Ridge Fire Department responded to the building near Touhy and Washington avenues after some tenants reported feeling sick. “We were watching a movie, getting ready for bed with our […]
This recall involves CHZHVAN brand combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with the model number JKD-512. The combination detectors are made of white plastic and measure about four inches in diameter. The front of the detectors contains a black plastic circle with a digital display placed in the center. “CHZHVAN” is printed above the digital […]
“Airbnb operates in countries and states with a wide variety of carbon monoxide regulations, which presents a tough compliance challenge for the company. The company says it has advocated for carbon monoxide detector regulation in numerous countries, but family members of people who have died in Airbnbs say the wide variability in local and international […]
U.S. Boiler Company Recalls Gas-Fired Hot Water Residential Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard | CPSC.gov
Investigation report on the student death in December at Evergreen State College found that: “Alarms on the CO detectors went off during the early-morning hours of Dec. 11, but instead of being treated as a real CO event, investigators said those alarms were treated as a faulty detector and/or a fault of the fire alarm […]
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories – Certifying Safety – Electrical Safety Foundation (esfi.org)
Fire service data system update – “The new NERIS platform will replace the legacy data system known as the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)…NERIS will fulfill the USFA’s National Fire Data Center’s obligation under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-498) to mitigate the fire problem, reduce loss of […]
#DYK canaries worked as the first carbon monoxide (CO) detectors? #ProjectAiry What Happened to the Canary in the Coal Mine? The Story of How the Real-Life Animal Helper Became Just a Metaphor | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine
How to keep your family safe in your RV (texas.gov)
March 4, 2024 By Eric Spacek Carbon monoxide (CO) is often referred to as the “silent killer.” This colorless, odorless gas is released in the exhaust from fossil fuel burning engines in cars, trucks and other machinery. But, it can also be released from poorly working furnaces or equipment inside your building, which can lead […]
“A search and rescue effort began shortly after the explosion, with rescue crews working to restore ventilation, search for survivors and recover the dead. Four days later on the morning of March 6, five more miners escaped from the mine, surprising rescue crews when they walked out, according to the Department of Mines report. The […]
“The past 20 years have seen more than a thousand injuries from carbon monoxide leaks in U.S. hotels, with 32 people, including seven children, dying – that’s according to the non-profit Jenkins Foundation, which tracks carbon monoxide incidents at hotels.” YOUR HEALTH: Toxic vacations: Poisoned by carbon monoxide (wafb.com)
“A bill from Sen. Paul Bailey (R-Sparta) and Rep. Darren Jernigan (D-Nashville) would require carbon monoxide monitors to be installed in every room where children are cared for in licensed childcare agencies. The installation would necessitate the carbon monoxide alarm be listed according to the International Building Code and the International Fire Code.” TN Senate […]
“…firefighters responded to a call for a medical emergency at the market at 8:14 p.m. on Feb. 22 and detected carbon monoxide inside the building…carbon monoxide is suspected in the man’s death and also in causing a first responder to pass out…” Cal/OSHA investigating death at North Bay grocery store (sfchronicle.com)
UK – “The guide also features the standards placed upon social and private landlords that differ across the UK’s nations. This includes the level of responsibility placed upon landlords for the repair and replacement of CO detectors, in addition to the need to provide detectors and information regarding use and testing to their tenants.” New […]
Pennsylvania – “They want that underground fire put out sooner rather than later, saying they fear for their health and their homes….’It’s a lot of fumes coming up from the colliery, especially when it rains. We have intense fog. We’re getting carbon monoxide in our homes. It’s recommended to open your windows. It’s higher outside…’” […]
“A new CPSC report shows that the upward trend in non-fire carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths from consumer products, including portable generators and heating appliances, continued for the 11-year period from 2010 to 2020. The estimated number of non-fire CO poisoning deaths associated with consumer products under CPSC’s jurisdiction rose to an all-time high of […]
Pennsylvania – “Maricel Martinez, 47, a Spanish teacher at St. Albert the Great Catholic School in Huntingdon Valley, her husband, Jorge Cardona, 56, a cleaner at Springfield Township High School, and their daughter, Angelina Cardona, 12, were found unresponsive inside their Northeast Philadelphia home on Thursday, February 15…Martinez’s brother told NBC10 she had gone to […]
Fire Service Leaders Promote Alarm Installation, Testing, and Maintenance “Be sure you have working CO alarms on every level of your home,” Chief Andrews said. “Test them every month and change the batteries twice a year. Like smoke alarms, they also need to be replaced eventually – usually after five, seven, or 10 years. Check […]
Kentucky – “More than 100 calls about possible carbon monoxide exposure occurred shortly before Christmas 2022 in New Albany, Clarksville and Jeffersonville, WDRB News has previously reported. At least four people were taken to the hospital. State regulators claimed CenterPoint failed to follow federal regulations when it improperly heated propane at its Jeffersonville facility, resulting […]
UK – “What’s stopping pilots from fitting a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector in their aircraft? The CAA wants to know.” CAA prepares ground for mandatory CO detector : : FLYER
CPSC Commission Hearing | Residential Gas Furnaces and Boilers NPR; Oral Presentations (youtube.com)
“The DOH’s Environmental Public Health Tracking Program reveals that 89 statewide emergency department visits for carbon monoxide poisonings were reported from the National Syndromic Surveillance Program from Oct. 1, 2023, to date, according to a news release. Additionally, within the same period, there was one fatality of a male in his 50s from Chaves County.” […]
“If you buy only one smart device for your home, make it a smart smoke detector. The best ones don’t just warn you of possible fire or the presence of carbon monoxide—they also have a bevy of useful features that come from being internet-connected.” The 2 Best Smart Smoke Alarms of 2024 | Reviews by […]
Minnesota – Denise was scheduled to work at the clinic in early February, but she never showed up…the 67-year-old was found unconscious in her home because of carbon monoxide poisoning. On Feb. 3, she died in the hospital…it’s possible the carbon monoxide detectors weren’t working.” Health center raising awareness after owner dies of carbon monoxide […]
North Carolina – “The county said in a letter sent to employees that two employees ‘became ill and were transported to the hospital’…Other employees told WRAL Investigates they and their coworkers have been suffering for weeks, if not months, from nausea, headaches, fatigue and even fainting in the office. They learned in mid-January of the […]
Oregon – “Walter Cranford died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning on Jan. 17 during the Ice Storm where a power outage paralyzed Cottage Grove for an extended amount of time. Walter had brought a portable propane heater into his room to stay warm…Walter was one of 15 deaths in Lane County who died of carbon […]
South Dakota — At least one member of the Deadwood Recreation Center was hospitalized for several days due to carbon monoxide poisoning that was the result of a gas leak on Thursday. Hilary White said she smelled gas when she walked into the weight room in the basement of the rec center for her normal […]
Minnesota – Two people are dead and one is in the hospital from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning near Princeton, about 50 miles north of Minneapolis. The Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a house in Princeton Township shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday for an initial report of a possible overdose. When they […]
Sammi Baldwin said last month while cleaning an office space, she was overcome with carbon monoxide but didn’t realize it until it was almost too late. She is sharing her story of survival. Monday, February 12th 2024, 5:41 pm By: News 9, Deanne Stein During the winter months, carbon monoxide poisoning calls go up. This year, EMSA […]
South Dakota – “‘…Turns out that we had a vent leaking from our boiler, down in the basement. So, we cleared the rec center and took some of our patrons, as well as our staff to the emergency room…’” Deadwood rec center employees, patrons treated for carbon monoxide exposure | Local News | bhpioneer.com
New York – The facility reopened on Jan. 5, after Cheektowaga code enforcement inspectors completed inspections, but carbon monoxide detectors were heard again Saturday. “’Due to our recently updated Olympia Ice Resurfacer again having emissions issues, and in the interest of safety, we have decided to remain closed for Sat. Feb 10 at Holiday Rinks. […]
Michigan – “‘This morning one of our officers was on patrol…He noticed a car backed up against the fence, running. We were informed that they had car issues with a muffler, so that’s eventually what lead to the carbon monoxide leaking inside of the vehicle while they were sitting there…’” Woman dead, man hospitalized after […]
“…evidence at trial showed that there were no obvious sources to explain elevated levels of carbon monoxide in the home. Mr. Way purchased products known to react together to create carbon monoxide…” Man Receives Life Sentence for Murder of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman | Wisconsin Department of Justice (state.wi.us)
North Branch, Minnesota – “Keith Sherk was just 21 years old when he died from CO poisoning. It happened 20 years ago, but to his father, the pain is as fresh as if it happened yesterday. ‘It was all accidental,’ recalled Sherk. ‘It could have been prevented with just one carbon monoxide detector in his […]
Michigan – “An official from Lansing Fire Department said workers had been using gas-powered power washers in the basement of the building, causing dangerously high carbon monoxide levels in the building.” Lansing apartment building evacuated (wlns.com)
February 2024, Related to uncontrolled exposure to potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide at the Idaho Cleanup Project. On January 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Enterprise Assessments, Office of Enforcement issued Enforcement Letter (WEL-2024-02) to Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC for deficiencies in implementing DOE’s 10 C.F.R. Part 851 Worker Safety […]
Olympia, WA (update) – “The money will be used to cover the cost of a Washington State Patrol investigation into the death of the student, the cost to relocate students into other housing, and to make repairs to campus housing…” Evergreen approves spending to address costs tied to campus death | The Olympian
“Authorities say they believe carbon monoxide is to blame for the death of a man found on Norcross Lake in Minnesota. He was found unresponsive in his ice shack…recommend having good ventilation in your ice shack, as well as a carbon monoxide detector.” The invisible threat of ice fishing (keloland.com)
Spicer MN – “Two men were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning near Spicer Wednesday. At 1:20 p.m. fire and ambulance crews were called to a home on Indian Beach Road, where two men had passed out while doing concrete work in the basement of the home…” https://www.willmarradio.com/news/two-man-hit-by-carbon-monoxide-while-working-on-home-near-spicer/article_f6a0e120-bb83-11ee-b279-633264147b79.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR28Ue4YAjTTo7awQIy2rpqLtehlYK_1dJjGr8MI7RP2dt_yrCCuTive3BE
Bismarck, ND – “Our crews entered the building. At one point they ended up getting a hit or found carbon monoxide. I believe they were about 80 parts per million that they found on that. And then, from there, we started to make sure the building was evacuated,” said BFD Deputy Chief Brooks Martin. Management […]
Anyone experiencing the issue with the RY903622VNM generator, which was sold online by Home Depot, can contact the company for a replacement Ryobi Stops Sales of RY903622VNM Portable Generator for CO Sensor Problem – Consumer Reports
Canada – By Jim Wilson 25 Jan. 2024 Ontario employer OJB Industries Inc. has been fined $120,000 after a workplace fatality. Following a guilty plea, the employer must also pay a 25-per-cent victim fine surcharge as required by the Provincial Offences Act, to be credited to a special provincial government fund to assist victims of crime. A worker […]
WHITE EARTH, Minn. (Valley News Live) – One man has died after carbon monoxide poisoning built up in the ice house he was fishing in. The White Earth Police Department responded to a welfare check on Norcross Lake, northeast of White Earth, on Saturday, January 20. Officers located an unresponsive man inside a fish house […]
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