TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1999//
TI  - Four deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning in car washes
JO  - American journal of forensic medicine and pathology
A1  - Carson, Henry J.
A1  - Stephens, P. J.
SP  - 274
EP  - 276
VL  - 20
IS  - 3
N2  - In a period of 13 months, three separate incidents of lethal carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in closed car wash bays resulted in the deaths of 4 white men aged 20 to 36 years. Each man appears to have been intoxicated with mind-altering substances, which may impair judgment, perception of outside conditions, and self-awareness. All four died in winter months. For three men, the deaths were ruled accidental, and for the remaining man, the previous deaths appear to have provided a model for suicide. Warning signs may not be effective to prevent future CO deaths in car washes because of the possible role of intoxication. Mechanical or electronic methods to prevent a bay door from closing completely may be preferable.<p /> <p>Language: en</p> 
LA  - en
SN  - 0195-7910
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -