Dani jinesh
Deceased
Janesh Dani
Demographics
29y, male
Date of death
2002-06-27
Finding date
2011-07-28
Cause of death
carbon monoxide poisoning
AI-generated summary
Janesh Dani, a 29-year-old security guard, died of carbon monoxide poisoning on 27 June 2002 in the gymnasium of a Pyrmont apartment complex where he worked. The coroner determined CO from an external pool heater accumulated in the gymnasium due to multiple contributing factors: an improperly constructed roof over the heater enclosure added between 2001-2002 to prevent water ingress, compromised flexible ductwork from humidity and pool chemicals, and gaps in the external wall allowing gas infiltration into the mechanical ventilation system. A resident had collapsed from suspected CO poisoning three days prior, suggesting chronic hazard exposure. The coroner found the roof construction the most significant preventable factor. Recommendations included communication campaigns to building managers about gas heater ventilation requirements and seasonal public awareness campaigns about domestic heater CO dangers.
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Contributing factors
- pool heater operating inefficiently and producing carbon monoxide
- roof over pool heater enclosure improperly constructed
- space in external wall allowing gas infiltration
- compromised flexible ductwork due to humidity and pool chemical exposure
- mechanical ventilation system drawing carbon monoxide from heater enclosure into gymnasium
Coroner's recommendations
- Implement a communication campaign directed to building managers, strata managers and owners corporations to identify gas heaters and ensure adequate ventilation is maintained
- Undertake a community campaign before each winter season to remind consumers of the dangers associated with gas heaters and the need to maintain and monitor adequate ventilation of gas heaters whether installed internally or externally
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