GENICON, INC.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — WINTER PARK, FLORIDA
| Employer | GENICON, INC. | Report ID | 2019099363 |
| Address | 6869 Stapoint Court Suite 114 | City, State ZIP | WINTER PARK, FLORIDA 32792 |
| Event Date | September 9, 2019 | 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 |
| Secondary Source | Laser cutting machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339112 | Inspection # | 1434059 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.58000, -81.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a laser cutter to cut polyurethane when she felt sick and had difficulty breathing. She was hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2019, a worker at GENICON, INC. in WINTER PARK, FLORIDA 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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