Ingredion Incorporated
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects — BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Ingredion Incorporated | Report ID | 2019066333 |
| Address | 10 Finderne Avenue | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Adhesives, glues, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Climate control systems | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.55000, -74.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exposed to fumes from solvent/adhesive that entered the building's air handler as a result of roofing contractor activities. The employee was hospitalized with back pain from coughing and other respiratory ailments.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2019, a worker at Ingredion Incorporated in BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY suffered multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with adhesives, glues, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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