Briggs & Stratton
Fire, unspecified — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Briggs & Stratton | Report ID | 2018010111 |
| Address | 3300 N. 124th St. | City, State ZIP | WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN 53222 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Fire, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.07000, -88.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered smoke inhalation that exacerbated the employee's asthma while exiting the building during a small fire.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2018, a worker at Briggs & Stratton in WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN suffered other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as fire, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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