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National Technical Systems, Inc.

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at National Technical Systems, Inc. in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
Employer National Technical Systems, Inc. Report ID 20201010191
Address 7800 Hwy 20 West City, State ZIP HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35824
Event Date October 27, 2020 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 Nitrogen
Industry (NAICS) 541380 Inspection # 1501015
GPS Coordinates 34.69000, -86.71000

Incident Narrative

A forklift was undergoing an icing test inside a 15-foot by 15-foot cold chamber, into which liquid nitrogen had been injected. The nitrogen had become a gas, and when one of the employees entered the space to check on the test's progress, he breathed in the gas and lost consciousness. His head struck the floor. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On October 27, 2020, a worker at National Technical Systems, Inc. in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with nitrogen identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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