The Nature Conservancy
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — PAWHUSKA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | The Nature Conservancy | Report ID | 20221110283 |
| Address | Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, 180 Tallgrass Drive | City, State ZIP | PAWHUSKA, OKLAHOMA 74056 |
| Event Date | November 22, 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 813312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.62000, -96.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exposed to carbon monoxide at employer-provided housing on the preserve due to a gas leak. The employee demonstrated symptoms consistent with carbon monoxide poisoning.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2022, a worker at The Nature Conservancy in PAWHUSKA, OKLAHOMA 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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