Dennis and Son Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Dennis and Son Inc. | Report ID | 2018032580 |
| Address | 4810 Old William Penn Highway | City, State ZIP | EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 15632 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2018 | 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) | 238140 | Inspection # | 1305588 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.42000, -79.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were cutting concrete with a power saw when they were overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2018, a worker at Dennis and Son Inc. in EXPORT, 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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