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dormakaba USA Inc.

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at dormakaba USA Inc. in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
Employer dormakaba USA Inc. Report ID 2018077510
Address 3440 Stanwood Blvd. City, State ZIP HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35811
Event Date July 24, 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 Adhesives, glues, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 332321 Inspection # 1336326
GPS Coordinates 34.78000, -86.52000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a hot glue gun machine while assembling a steel door when the employee noticed an odor. A second, maintenance employee was called to inspect the ventilation system in the area. The two employees were hospitalized due to respiratory issues.

Incident Summary

On July 24, 2018, a worker at dormakaba USA Inc. in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 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 adhesives, glues, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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