Emp Serv, LLC
Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift — Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia — ALMENA, KANSAS
| Employer | Emp Serv, LLC | Report ID | 2024076695 |
| Address | 4870 RD E10 | City, State ZIP | ALMENA, KANSAS 67622 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift | Source of Injury | Carbon monoxide |
| Secondary Source | Pressure washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 112210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96000, -99.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a gas-powered power washer in a hog barn when they became drowsy and incoherent. The employee lost consciousness and was hospitalized for carbon monoxide exposure from the exhaust emissions.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2024, a worker at Emp Serv, LLC in ALMENA, KANSAS suffered poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift, with carbon monoxide identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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