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A carbon monoxide poisoning incident at a Utah
meat packing plant sent 11 people to the
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hospital.
Salt Lake City Television station KU TV
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reported that an improperly vented appliance
caused the issue.
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The West Jordan Fire department arrived at the
Otto and son’s location following reports of an
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unconscious woman.
Crews removed the woman from the facility where
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they detected carbon monoxide levels that
exceeded 800 parts per million.
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According to the epa high concentrations of
carbon monoxide can cause impaired vision,
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nausea and flu like symptoms.
Ocean standards prohibit worker exposure to
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more than 50 parts of carbon monoxide gas per
million parts of air averaged over an eight
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hour workday.
Additionally, the Consumer Product Safety
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Commission states that sustained carbon
monoxide concentrations above 150 to 200 parts
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per million can result in death.
Ku TV reported that Enbridge Gas confirmed no
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gas leak at Otto and sons but did identify
carbon monoxide at the plant.
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The utilities company explained that carbon
monoxide cons from improper venting or from
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malfunctioning appliances that use coal
kerosene natural gas or wood.
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The fire department evacuated the entire
building and ambulances transported 11 people
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in various conditions to nearby hospitals.
Ku TV added that an undisclosed number of
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people transported themselves for medical
attention.
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Deputy Fire chief Chris Trevino told Ku TV,
that every patient could speak and respond to
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questions but noted that they all had carbon
monoxide in their bloodstream.
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I’m Noah Basin.
This is manufacturing now.