Allied Universal Security Services
Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift — Multiple effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | Allied Universal Security Services | Report ID | 2024065280 |
| Address | 15151 E Alameda Pkwy | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80012 |
| Event Date | June 14, 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 | Chlorine elemental |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.71000, -104.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee noticed a colored gas coming out of a storage shed. The employee ran to that area and cleared customers out of the area. The employee sustained irritation to their eyes and difficulty breathing. They were later hospitalized for chlorine gas exposure/poisoning.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2024, a worker at Allied Universal Security Services in AURORA, COLORADO 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 chlorine elemental identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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