Construction Worker Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Winnipeg
In July 2023, a construction worker in Winnipeg, Canada, tragically lost his life due to carbon monoxide poisoning while working inside a home under construction. Emergency responders were called to the site after reports of an unresponsive worker. Upon arrival, paramedics' carbon monoxide detectors indicated dangerously high levels of the gas—approximately 2,000 parts per million—inside the building. Investigations revealed that the source of the carbon monoxide was a gas-powered pump being used inside the enclosed space without proper ventilation. The lack of adequate airflow allowed the toxic gas to accumulate rapidly, leading to […]This content is for CoAction Insurance policy holders.
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