YRC Freight
Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified — Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects — MADISON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | YRC Freight | Report ID | 2022109134 |
| Address | 2573 Progress Rd | City, State ZIP | MADISON, WISCONSIN 53716 |
| Event Date | October 18, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484230 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.05000, -89.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee developed nausea and dizziness after being exposed to a substance in a restroom. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 18, 2022, a worker at YRC Freight in MADISON, WISCONSIN suffered multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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