United Parcel Service, Inc.

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United Parcel Service, Inc. in SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
Employer United Parcel Service, Inc. Report ID 2022032247
Address 3149 Wide Track Dr. City, State ZIP SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703
Event Date March 12, 2022 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 Furnaces, heaters
Industry (NAICS) 492110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.78000, -89.60000

Incident Narrative

On March 12, 2022, a large heater in a facility malfunctioned, exposing employees to carbon monoxide. One employee was hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning.

Incident Summary

On March 12, 2022, a worker at United Parcel Service, Inc. in SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 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.

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