Westdale Asset Management
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Westdale Asset Management | Report ID | 2018099085 |
| Address | Orleans Square Apartments, 8525 Chalmette Dr. | City, State ZIP | SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71115 |
| Event Date | September 2, 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 | Drain and oven cleaners |
| Industry (NAICS) | 531311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.42000, -93.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pouring drain cleaner down a clogged pipe when it mixed with a different cleaner that had previously been poured down the drain. The two chemicals reacted and created fumes that the employee inhaled, suffering respiratory distress.
Incident Summary
On September 2, 2018, a worker at Westdale Asset Management in SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 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 drain and oven cleaners identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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