Eastern L.I. Contracting Corp.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — HAMPTON BAYS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Eastern L.I. Contracting Corp. | Report ID | 2021043157 |
| Address | 9 Bay Ave. N | City, State ZIP | HAMPTON BAYS, NEW YORK 11946 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2021 | 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) | 236118 | Inspection # | 1525557 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.87000, -72.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were using gas-powered tools in the basement to cut a cement floor. One employee was found unconscious. A second employee suffered dizziness, difficulty breathing, and headaches. Both employees were hospitalized due to exposure to carbon monoxide.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2021, a worker at Eastern L.I. Contracting Corp. in HAMPTON BAYS, NEW YORK 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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