Ralph Camputaro & Son Excavating, Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Ralph Camputaro & Son Excavating, Inc. | Report ID | 2015085521 |
| Address | 121 Gravel St. | City, State ZIP | MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT 06450 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Carbon monoxide |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.53000, -72.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was admitted to the hospital and treated for carbon monoxide poisoning while working on a school renovation worksite.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2015, a worker at Ralph Camputaro & Son Excavating, Inc. in MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT suffered poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with carbon monoxide identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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