US Forest Service
Exposure to other harmful substance-multiple routes of exposure — Other diseases due to viruses, n.e.c. — RIFLE, COLORADO
| Employer | US Forest Service | Report ID | 2015041762 |
| Address | 0094 CR 244 | City, State ZIP | RIFLE, COLORADO 81650 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other diseases due to viruses, n.e.c. | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to other harmful substance-multiple routes of exposure | Source of Injury | Viruses |
| Secondary Source | Rodents | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 115310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.54000, -107.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exposed to mice feces particulates during shop facility cleanup on 4-6-15, where he contracted the Hantavirus.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2015, a worker at US Forest Service in RIFLE, COLORADO suffered other diseases due to viruses, n.e.c. to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substance-multiple routes of exposure, with viruses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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