Employer held responsible for employee's death from carbon monoxide
November 3, 2026
An employer was found fully responsible for the death of an employee due to carbon monoxide inhalation in a bathroom without ventilation. The employee, a Romanian national, died from asphyxiation caused by gases released from a gas heater improperly installed by his employer. The court affirmed that the employer was aware of the risks and that proper installation required a chimney. Despite the employer's appeal, the court rejected his claims and upheld the lower court's ruling. This incident highlights the importance of proper device installation for worker safety.