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Aimco

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Aimco in GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO
Employer Aimco Report ID 2016010347
Address 5680 Greenwood Plaza Blvd City, State ZIP GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111
Event Date January 14, 2016 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 Dirt particles and dust from dirt, debris
Industry (NAICS) 561422 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.61000, -104.89000

Incident Narrative

An employee was exposed to excessive sheetrock and floor tile dust that entered the workplace from renovation being conducted in the work area. The employee suffered an asthma attack, which resulted in respiratory failure.

Incident Summary

On January 14, 2016, a worker at Aimco in GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 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 dirt particles and dust from dirt, debris identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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