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Amwaste of Louisiana, LLC

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects — INDEPENDENCE, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Amwaste of Louisiana, LLC in INDEPENDENCE, LOUISIANA
Employer Amwaste of Louisiana, LLC Report ID 20201211979
Address 732 East Railroad Avenue City, State ZIP INDEPENDENCE, LOUISIANA 70443
Event Date December 23, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects Body Part BODY SYSTEMS
Event Type Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode Source of Injury Carbon monoxide
Secondary Source Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 562119 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.64000, -90.50000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working in the cab of a truck. The employee developed chest pain, difficulty breathing, and dizziness caused by exhaust fumes from a leaking hose. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On December 23, 2020, a worker at Amwaste of Louisiana, LLC in INDEPENDENCE, LOUISIANA suffered multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects 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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