Giant Food LLC
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | Giant Food LLC | Report ID | 2015086117 |
| Address | 4303 Connecticut Avenue, NW | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20008 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Adhesives, glues, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.94000, -77.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were overcome by fumes that were emitted into their work area from epoxy being applied to the floor in the garage.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2015, a worker at Giant Food LLC in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with adhesives, glues, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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