The GSI Group, LLC
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects — PARIS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | The GSI Group, LLC | Report ID | 2021119763 |
| Address | 13217 Illinois Highway 133 West | City, State ZIP | PARIS, ILLINOIS 61944 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2021 | 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 | Welding or soldering fumes, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333111 | Inspection # | 1564316 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.63000, -87.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee began to feel ill at 3:30 a.m. on November 11, 2021, after the last break of his shift. He was hospitalized, suffering from metal fume fever and hypoxia.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2021, a worker at The GSI Group, LLC in PARIS, ILLINOIS suffered multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with welding or soldering fumes, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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