Thermal Solutions Inc.

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode - Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia - GRANITE CITY, Illinois

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Thermal Solutions Inc. in GRANITE CITY, Illinois
Employer Thermal Solutions Inc.
Address 20th and State St
City, State ZIP GRANITE CITY, Illinois 62040
Report ID 2018077595
Event Date July 26, 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) 562910
Inspection # 1333726
GPS Coordinates 38.70000, -90.14000

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Incident Narrative

An employee entered a supply area and opened flaps. An open valve from a draining stack and bell emitted carbon monoxide vapors into the supply area; the employee suffered carbon monoxide poisoning and lost consciousness.

Incident Summary

On July 26, 2018, a worker at Thermal Solutions Inc. in GRANITE CITY, Illinois 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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