Refuse Materials, Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — STOW, OHIO
| Employer | Refuse Materials, Inc. | Report ID | 2021054142 |
| Address | 3520 Hudson Drive | City, State ZIP | STOW, OHIO 44224 |
| Event Date | May 21, 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 |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238330 | Inspection # | 1532839 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.16000, -81.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three employees were polishing the concrete floor in the back break room and were overcome with carbon monoxide (CO) from the compressor that was used in that room. One employee was hospitalized for CO poisoning.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2021, a worker at Refuse Materials, Inc. in STOW, OHIO 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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