SPEEDCO, INC.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — LAKE PARK, GEORGIA
| Employer | SPEEDCO, INC. | Report ID | 20201211861 |
| Address | 6847 LAKE PARK-BELLVILLE ROAD | City, State ZIP | LAKE PARK, GEORGIA 31636 |
| Event Date | December 19, 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 | Carbon monoxide |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811198 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.64000, -83.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping detect propane leaks. The employee developed carbon monoxide poisoning and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2020, a worker at SPEEDCO, INC. in LAKE PARK, GEORGIA 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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