U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Kansas City VA Medical Center:
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Kansas City VA Medical Center: | Report ID | 2023076859 |
| Address | 4801 Linwood Boulevard | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64128 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Carbon monoxide |
| Secondary Source | Generators | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | 1693359 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.06000, -94.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A facility was conducting a cycle generator test. During the testing period, an employee in the processing area began experiencing headaches and nausea due to carbon monoxide exposure. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2023, a worker at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Kansas City VA Medical Center: in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects 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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