Jimmy Lee Wall Obituary, Death – A man in Spartanburg County has died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to using a generator inside his home. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 68-year-old Jimmy Lee Wall from Chesnee. He was pronounced dead at the scene on Friday night at 9:29 p.m.
According to the coroner, Wall’s death was caused by the carbon monoxide emitted from a running generator inside his residence. The home was found to have dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide. Toxicology results, which will provide further details, are expected to be available in about two weeks, though the coroner confirmed the cause of death was linked to the generator.
Wall’s death has been classified as storm-related, contributing to a total of six storm-related fatalities in Spartanburg County. This tragic incident highlights the deadly risks associated with improper use of generators during emergencies, particularly during power outages caused by severe weather.
In response to this incident, the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office issued a public reminder stressing the dangers of running generators or any machinery that produces carbon monoxide indoors. The office reiterated that such equipment should always be used outdoors and away from enclosed spaces to prevent similar tragedies.
This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers posed by carbon monoxide, often referred to as the “silent killer” due to its odorless and colorless nature.