dormakaba USA Inc.
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | dormakaba USA Inc. | Report ID | 2021098103 |
| Address | 3440 Stanwood Boulevard | City, State ZIP | HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35811 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified | Source of Injury | Adhesives, glues, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | 1555620 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.78000, -86.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exposed to glue containing isocyanate while doing maintenance work on a glue machine. The employee developed respiratory problems and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2021, a worker at dormakaba USA Inc. in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified, with adhesives, glues, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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