Gordy's Market
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — LADYSMITH, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Gordy's Market | Report ID | 2016098529 |
| Address | 400 W 9th St N | City, State ZIP | LADYSMITH, WISCONSIN 54848 |
| Event Date | September 9, 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 | Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.45000, -91.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was found passed out after cleaning with 409. The employee was hospitalized for an allergic reaction/respiratory irritation and breathing problems due to the chemical cleaner.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2016, a worker at Gordy's Market in LADYSMITH, WISCONSIN suffered poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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