The Wendy's Company
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | The Wendy's Company | Report ID | 2016098495 |
| Address | 2398 E. Irlo Memorial Hwy | City, State ZIP | KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34744 |
| Event Date | September 8, 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 | Steam, vapors-nonchemical |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722513 | Inspection # | 1176695 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.30000, -81.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working the drive-thru window when a coworker poured water into the chili-warmer and created steam. The employee experienced breathing difficulties from steam exposure and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 8, 2016, a worker at The Wendy's Company in KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 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 steam, vapors-nonchemical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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