CVS PHARMACY#4403
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — MAPLEWOOD, MISSOURI
| Employer | CVS PHARMACY#4403 | Report ID | 2018043841 |
| Address | 7470 Manchester Road | City, State ZIP | MAPLEWOOD, MISSOURI 63143 |
| Event Date | April 21, 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 | Smoke, fire gases, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.61000, -90.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A building became engulfed with smoke from a worn drive belt to a ceiling exhaust fan. An employee with asthma was overtaken by the smoke, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2018, a worker at CVS PHARMACY#4403 in MAPLEWOOD, MISSOURI 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 smoke, fire gases, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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