AvalonBay Communities,Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — ELMSFORD, NEW YORK
| Employer | AvalonBay Communities,Inc. | Report ID | 2016042824 |
| Address | 500 Town Green Drive | City, State ZIP | ELMSFORD, NEW YORK 10523 |
| Event Date | April 5, 2016 | 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 | Carbon monoxide |
| Secondary Source | Furnaces, heaters | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 531190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.06000, -73.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were overcome by carbon monoxide fumes while troubleshooting a hot water heater. One of the employees was hospitalized overnight.
Incident Summary
On April 5, 2016, a worker at AvalonBay Communities,Inc. in ELMSFORD, NEW YORK suffered poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with carbon monoxide identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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