Segundo Urritia
Fire unspecified — Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia — LONG BEACH, NEW YORK
| Employer | Segundo Urritia | Report ID | 2025032416 |
| Address | 446 OceanFront | City, State ZIP | LONG BEACH, NEW YORK 11561 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Fire unspecified | Source of Injury | Garbage, recyclables, debris n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Torches welding, cutting | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236118 | Inspection # | 1810987 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.58000, -73.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was soldering copper pipe extension to the cold-water main valve connection using a torch with a 13.5-pound propane tank. Lint from the nearby laundry chute caught on fire and smoke engulfed the bathroom area. The employee was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2025, a worker at Segundo Urritia in LONG BEACH, NEW YORK suffered poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia to the body systems. The incident was classified as fire unspecified, with garbage, recyclables, debris n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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