Worcester County Sheriff’s Office
On 04/20/2014 at approximately 1530 hours, the Worcester County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to a residence on Grays Corner Rd, Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland for an assist EMS call. Upon arrival, Deputies learned that Anna Harbeson had been inside of her residence cleaning the bathroom. While cleaning the bathroom, Ms. Harbeson had possibly mixed two bathroom cleaners and then became sick and had trouble breathing. Ms. Harbeson became unconscious. Mr. Harbeson began CPR and called EMS. Ms. Harbeson was transported to Atlantic General Hospital and was pronounced dead.
The investigation revealed that Ms. Harbeson had mixed bleach and "The Works" bathroom cleaner together.
During a search of the residence, investigators were able to locate both "The Works" cleaner and the bleach in the bathroom. Both of these cleaning agents were found to have instructions on the back advising never to mix the agents with one another.
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner was contacted and Ms. Harbeson was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.
Investigators contacted the poison control center and learned that these two cleaning agents create chlorine gas if mixed, which can be very toxic and dangerous to lung and lung tissue.
Always read the product’s instructions. Never mix products. Always work in a well ventilated area.
Oh terrible! I'm not familiar with "The Works" but have always heard never mix bleach w/ammonia.
ReplyDeleteThe rule should be don't mix any cleaners. If you feel you have to use bleach to clean your bathroom, just use the bleach for the whole job then, to be on the safe side.
The works mixed with foil in a tight bottle makes on hell of a boom. Taught to us in the army. Used as an i.e.d. left somethings out so idiots do not go and kill themselves Or others. That Stuff Is Volatile .
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