CVS PHARMACY#4403

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at CVS PHARMACY#4403 in 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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