Ground Force Worldwide, LLC (Underground)
Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — POST FALLS, IDAHO
| Employer | Ground Force Worldwide, LLC (Underground) | Report ID | 2015010924 |
| Address | 5650 E. SELTICE WAY | City, State ZIP | POST FALLS, IDAHO 83854 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified | Source of Injury | Paint |
| Secondary Source | Septic tank or water tank interiors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333131 | Inspection # | 1030013 |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.70000, -116.87000 | ||
Incident 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.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2015, a worker at Ground Force Worldwide, LLC (Underground) in POST FALLS, IDAHO suffered poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified, with paint identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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