ATKORE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Symptoms involving cardiovascular system, unspecified — ATLANTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ATKORE INTERNATIONAL, INC. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Employer ATKORE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Report ID 2023010274
Address 560 WHARTON CIR SW City, State ZIP ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30336
Event Date January 10, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Symptoms involving cardiovascular system, unspecified Body Part Heart
Event Type Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode Source of Injury Smoke, fire gases, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 332313 Inspection # 1644288
GPS Coordinates 33.75000, -84.55000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a fire extinguisher to fight an incipient fire when they suffered smoke inhalation, triggering heart rhythm irregularities.

Incident Summary

On January 10, 2023, a worker at ATKORE INTERNATIONAL, INC. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered symptoms involving cardiovascular system, unspecified to the heart. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with smoke, fire gases, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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