Saiia Construction Co LLC.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Saiia Construction Co LLC. | Report ID | 2018088549 |
| Address | 9469 Eastport Rd | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32218 |
| Event Date | August 20, 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 | Hydrogen sulfide |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | 1341431 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.42000, -81.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a bulldozer in a pond where hydrogen sulfide had been detected by monitoring devices. The employee was found unconscious and required hospitalization. Personal protective equipment was not worn at the time.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2018, a worker at Saiia Construction Co LLC. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with hydrogen sulfide identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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