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Baylor University, Waco

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — WACO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Baylor University, Waco in WACO, TEXAS
Employer Baylor University, Waco Report ID 2015118363
Address 1201 B South University PArks Dr. City, State ZIP WACO, TEXAS 76706
Event Date November 6, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect Body Part BODY SYSTEMS
Event Type Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode Source of Injury Smoke, fire gases, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 611310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 31.51000, -97.12000

Incident Narrative

An employee attempted to contain an active fire using a fire extinguisher when she suffered smoke inhalation. She was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On November 6, 2015, a worker at Baylor University, Waco in WACO, TEXAS suffered other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with smoke, fire gases, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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