ABM Parking Services
Vehicle or machinery fire — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | ABM Parking Services | Report ID | 2015086073 |
| Address | 1641 W. Harrison St. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60612 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Automobile |
| Industry (NAICS) | 812930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.87000, -87.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A parking attendant used a fire extinguisher to fight a car fire. The employee felt shortness of breath after the incident. The employee was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2015, a worker at ABM Parking Services in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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