Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for California: A Paint Maker Dies from Exposure to Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) While Cleaning a Paint Tank. FACE-11-CA-009.

摘要

A paint maker died while cleaning the inside of a tank using a paint stripper that contained dichloromethane (methylene chloride). The victim was working by himself using a paint stripper to remove dried paint from the inside of a tank. The stripper contained methylene chloride, methanol, and mineral spirits. The tank was a permit-required confined space. The space was not adequately ventilated and the victim was not trained in confined space entry. There was no attendant at the tank opening to monitor the work process while the victim was in the tank. The victim was wearing a cartridge respirator that did not adequately protect against inhaling methylene chloride vapors.