Sunrise Northeast
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Sunrise Northeast | Report ID | 20181010214 |
| Address | 729 Montauk Avenue | City, State ZIP | NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT 06320 |
| Event Date | October 3, 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 | Food products, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.32000, -72.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While pouring a powdered fiber supplement into cups, an employee inhaled the powder and had an asthma attack. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2018, a worker at Sunrise Northeast in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT 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 food products, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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