International Packaging & Specialties
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — MILTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | International Packaging & Specialties | Report ID | 2017076972 |
| Address | 13 South Industrial Park Road, Bldg 6 | City, State ZIP | MILTON, PENNSYLVANIA 17847 |
| Event Date | July 26, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Carbon monoxide |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561910 | Inspection # | 1250810 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.99000, -76.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stacking finished 12 packs on a pallet. He complained of being dizzy and went to the hospital where he was admitted with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2017, a worker at International Packaging & Specialties in MILTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia 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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