T & S Excavating, Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — WESTON, COLORADO
| Employer | T & S Excavating, Inc. | Report ID | 2018077805 |
| Address | 2200 CO Hwy 12 | City, State ZIP | WESTON, COLORADO 81091 |
| Event Date | July 31, 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 dioxide, dry ice |
| Secondary Source | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1334836 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.32000, -105.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were using a propane saw when they suffered carbon dioxide poisoning. They were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2018, a worker at T & S Excavating, Inc. in WESTON, COLORADO suffered poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with carbon dioxide, dry ice identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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