United Parcel Service, Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — 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.
Context
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