Gunslinger Custom Paint, Inc.

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Gunslinger Custom Paint, Inc. in GOLDEN, COLORADO
Employer Gunslinger Custom Paint, Inc. Report ID 2018066153
Address 830 Pine Ridge Road City, State ZIP GOLDEN, COLORADO 80403
Event Date June 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 Paint
Industry (NAICS) 325510 Inspection # 1327837
GPS Coordinates 39.77000, -105.23000

Incident Narrative

An employee was setting up for a work shift and walked past a paint booth with a compromised seal. The employee then suffered an asthma attack possibly due to chemical sensitivity to the spray paint. The employee was wearing a half-face respirator.

Incident Summary

On June 21, 2018, a worker at Gunslinger Custom Paint, Inc. in GOLDEN, COLORADO 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 paint identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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