Hubbell Burndy, Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Hubbell Burndy, Inc. | Report ID | 2023098554 |
| Address | 34 Bern Dibner Drive | City, State ZIP | LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03251 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Nitric acid |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334417 | Inspection # | 1698341 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.04000, -71.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hospitalized with breathing problems after being exposed to nitric acid fumes.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2023, a worker at Hubbell Burndy, Inc. in LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with nitric acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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