Homes for Independent Living of Wisconsin LLC
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — WEST BEND, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Homes for Independent Living of Wisconsin LLC | Report ID | 2016098654 |
| Address | 832 Weslyn Court #1 | City, State ZIP | WEST BEND, WISCONSIN 53095 |
| Event Date | September 13, 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 | Chemical products, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Fire extinguishers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.41000, -88.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to de-escalate a resident having a mental breakdown. The resident sprayed the entire contents of a fire extinguisher in the basement of the building. The employee inhaled the fire extinguisher contents and experienced breathing distress, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 13, 2016, a worker at Homes for Independent Living of Wisconsin LLC in WEST BEND, WISCONSIN 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 chemical products, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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