Publix Super Market at Shops at Sunset Lakes
Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift — Poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory — MIRAMAR, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Super Market at Shops at Sunset Lakes | Report ID | 2024099099 |
| Address | 9951 Miramar Pkwy | City, State ZIP | MIRAMAR, FLORIDA 33025 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift | Source of Injury | Tobacco smoke |
| Secondary Source | Refrigerators, freezers, ice makers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.98000, -80.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee entered a cooler to get products and was exposed to vaping fumes in the cooler. The employee had trouble breathing and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2024, a worker at Publix Super Market at Shops at Sunset Lakes in MIRAMAR, FLORIDA suffered poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift, with tobacco smoke identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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