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Ruthrauff Sauer, LLC

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — BETHEL PARK, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Ruthrauff Sauer, LLC in BETHEL PARK, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Ruthrauff Sauer, LLC Report ID 2018099449
Address Bethel Park Health and Wellness Pavillion, 1000 Higbee Drive City, State ZIP BETHEL PARK, PENNSYLVANIA 15102
Event Date September 13, 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) 238220 Inspection # 1347471
GPS Coordinates 40.33000, -80.02000

Incident Narrative

Two employees were cutting with a saw when carbon monoxide built up. They suffered carbon monoxide poisoning and were hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On September 13, 2018, a worker at Ruthrauff Sauer, LLC in BETHEL PARK, PENNSYLVANIA 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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