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Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia

1 hospitalization · 2016032346 · 3/17/2016 · Source Refrigeration & HVAC, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia

Cause

Event
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
Source
Welding or soldering fumes, unspecified or n.e.c.
Secondary source
Refrigerators, freezers, ice makers

Employer

Name
Source Refrigeration & HVAC, Inc.
Location
3930 Teasley Lane, DENTON, TEXAS, 76210
NAICS
238220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee became ill after soldering inside a walk-in refrigeration box. The employee was hospitalized due to heavy metal exposure.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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