Death Caused by Fermenting Manure

摘要: FARM workers are at risk of contracting a unique set occupationally related illnesses. 2,3 Chemical toxicity is usually pesticide but also seen in settings like silage storage where toxic gases can be released. In contrast, manure handling has involved little chemical exposure except for that experienced through the nasal route. We present information to document how conversion waste management units more efficient liquid-manure systems result an increased exposure. Report Case A 16-year-old farm worker began using high-pressure hot water clean from gutters inside recently emptied calf barn Wisconsin. He was 10 m 378,500-L underground tank, contents which had been agitating 30 60 minutes (Figure). After ten he cough, vomited, collapsed, and died. co-worker who working close exhaust fan