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Mining Publication: Technology News 488 - Migration of Blasting Fumes into a Western Pennsylvania Home
Keywords: Blasting fumes Carbon monoxide General public Poisoning
Original creation date: May 2001
Authors: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Technology News - May 2001
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NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20001031
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Technology News 488, May 2001; :1-4
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause illness and death by asphyxiation. although the toxicity of CO is understood, CO exposure can occur from unrecognized sources. On April 2, 2000, a couple and their newborn infant were poisoned by CO migrating through the ground from blasting at a nearby coal strip mine into their home near Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. They were treated at the hospital and diagnosed with CO poisoning. The infant had a carboxyhemoglobin level of 31%, the father 28%, and the mother 17%. Carboxyhemoglobin is the compound formed in the blood when CO is breathed. Persons not exposed to CO have carboxyhemoglobin levels of release from the hospital, the family installed a CO detector in the basement of their home with the help of the local fire department.
Image of publication Technology News 488 - Migration of Blasting Fumes into a Western Pennsylvania HomeTechnology News - May 2001
Download PDF Document (0.53 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20001031
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Technology News 488, May 2001; :1-4
See Also
Dangers of Toxic Fumes from Blasting
Factors Affecting ANFO Fumes Production
Factors Affecting Fumes Production of an Emulsion and ANFO/Emulsion Blends
Field Studies of CO Migration from Blasting
Monitoring and Removal of CO in Blasting Operations
NIOSH Hazard ID 3 - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Death After the Use of Explosives in a Sewer Construction Project
Smoke, Carbon Monoxide, and Hydrogen Chloride Production from the Pyrolysis of Conveyor Belting and Brattice Cloth
A Technique for Measuring Toxic Gases Produced by Blasting Agents
Toxic Fume Comparison of a Few Explosives Used in Trench Blasting
Work Principle for Predicting Explosive Toxic Fumes
Page last reviewed: September 21, 2012
Page last updated: September 21, 2012
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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