Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Among Recreational Boaters

Hampson, Neil B.

doi:10.1001/jama.1995.03530200050036

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“…The most frequently cited source of CO poisoning in this industry subsector was “boat.” CO-related fatalities in recreational boaters have been described by Silvers and Hampson [1995], who also found an increase in fatal events in winter months. There are factors present in the Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping industry subsector that may lead to a higher risk of CO fatality, such as the need for portable heating sources, work in confined spaces [e.g., boat cabin, water holding tanks [Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), 2010], work in remote locations far from medical care, and often solitary work.…”

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Occupational carbon monoxide fatalities in the US from unintentional non‐fire related exposures, 1992–2008

Henn

Bell

Sussell

et al. 2013

American J Industrial Med

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Objective To analyze characteristics of, and trends in, work-related carbon monoxide (CO) fatalities in the US. Methods Records of unintentional, non-fire related fatalities from CO exposure were extracted from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Integrated Management Information System for years 1992–2008 and analyzed separately. Results The average number of annual CO fatalities was 22 (standard deviation = 8). Fatality rates were highest among workers aged ≥65, males, Hispanics, winter months, the Midwest, and the Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping industry subsector. Self-employed workers accounted for 28% of all fatalities. Motor vehicles were the most frequent source of fatal CO exposure, followed by heating systems and generators. Conclusions CO has been the most frequent cause of occupational fatality due to acute inhalation, and has shown no significant decreasing trend since 1992. The high number of fatalities from motor vehicles warrants further investigation.

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