Interplex Etch Logic

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Interplex Etch Logic in ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer Interplex Etch Logic Report ID 2018021147
Address 54 Venus Way City, State ZIP ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS 02703
Event Date February 4, 2018 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 Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 332812 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.90000, -71.34000

Incident Narrative

While working on a machine, an employee was exposed to air contaminants generated by floor stripping operations down the hall. The employee suffered a respiratory reaction and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On February 4, 2018, a worker at Interplex Etch Logic in ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS 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 cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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