L3 Technologies Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | L3 Technologies Inc. | Report ID | 2017099370 |
| Address | 3724 W Vancouver St. | City, State ZIP | BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA 74012 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2017 | 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 | Adhesives, glues, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.07000, -95.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in a Naval submarine simulator and was exposed to epoxy vapors and had trouble breathing.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2017, a worker at L3 Technologies Inc. in BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA 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 adhesives, glues, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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