United States Census Bureau
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — SHIPROCK, NEW MEXICO
| Employer | United States Census Bureau | Report ID | 2020109653 |
| Address | Highway 491 South | City, State ZIP | SHIPROCK, NEW MEXICO 87420 |
| Event Date | October 10, 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 | Fire, flame, smoke, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 519190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.76000, -108.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting Census duties on the road and suffered an asthma attack due to smoke in the environment. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2020, a worker at United States Census Bureau in SHIPROCK, NEW MEXICO suffered poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with fire, flame, smoke, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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