Lutheran Senior Services
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — BALLWIN, MISSOURI
| Employer | Lutheran Senior Services | Report ID | 2016031841 |
| Address | 1 Meramec Bluffs | City, State ZIP | BALLWIN, MISSOURI 63021 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Smoke, fire gases, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.55000, -90.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was overcome by smoke when he responded to a smoke alert. He went into an apartment and helped evacuate the tenants. He was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2016, a worker at Lutheran Senior Services in BALLWIN, MISSOURI suffered poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia 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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