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State Farm

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — EARTH CITY, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at State Farm in EARTH CITY, MISSOURI
Employer State Farm Report ID 2015118988
Address Coporate Woods Operations Center, 111 Corporate Office Drive City, State ZIP EARTH CITY, MISSOURI 63045
Event Date November 11, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Coughing and throat irritation- 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) 524210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.76000, -90.46000

Incident Narrative

On November 11, 2015 at approximately 12:15 pm smoke from an electrical fire in the building activated the fire alarm. An announcement was made over the PA system that it was a false alarm, so employee(s) remained at their work stations. Moments later the employee(s) were told to exit the building. The fire department was called and arrived on scene (for approximately 30 minutes). The employee coughed for the remainder of the day and the rest of the night. Due to difficulty breathing and excessive coughing the employee sought care at the emergency room. She was admitted.

Incident Summary

On November 11, 2015, a worker at State Farm in EARTH CITY, MISSOURI suffered coughing and throat irritation- 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.

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