Futurematrix Interventional, Inc.
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — ATHENS, TEXAS
| Employer | Futurematrix Interventional, Inc. | Report ID | 2016076966 |
| Address | 1605 Enterprise | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, TEXAS 75751 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified | Source of Injury | Methyl ethyl ketone |
| Industry (NAICS) | 453930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.21000, -95.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee felt ill at work after using MEK solvent (Butanone) and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2016, a worker at Futurematrix Interventional, Inc. in ATHENS, TEXAS suffered poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified, with methyl ethyl ketone identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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