GENICON, INC.

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — WINTER PARK, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GENICON, INC. in 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.

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