Swift Transportation Co. Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Swift Transportation Co. Inc. | Report ID | 2016076904 |
| Address | I-64 | City, State ZIP | HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25701 |
| Event Date | July 28, 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 | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.40000, -82.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While driving, a truck driver became ill from exposure to diesel exhaust fumes.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2016, a worker at Swift Transportation Co. Inc. in HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA 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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