Elementar Americas Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift — Multiple effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure — RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Elementar Americas Inc. | Report ID | 2024032476 |
| Address | 119 Comac Street | City, State ZIP | RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK 11779 |
| Event Date | March 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift | Source of Injury | Petroleum-based fuels |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 334516 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.79000, -73.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unpackaging fuel samples onto a table when they started having an allergic reaction resulting in facial swelling, red/itchy skin, hives, and respiratory symptoms. They were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2024, a worker at Elementar Americas Inc. in RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK suffered multiple effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift, with petroleum-based fuels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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