Metko Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — NEW HOLSTEIN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Metko Inc. | Report ID | 2022087425 |
| Address | 1301 Milwaukee Dr. | City, State ZIP | NEW HOLSTEIN, WISCONSIN 53061 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Carbon monoxide |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1618610 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.94000, -88.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three welding employees were exposed to carbon monoxide from a malfunctioning forklift. One employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2022, a worker at Metko Inc. in NEW HOLSTEIN, WISCONSIN suffered poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified 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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