# Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia at Farmers Cooperative
> OSHA SIR `2018032191` · 3/5/2018 · BLUE RAPIDS, KANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Paint removers, thinners
- **Secondary source:** Furnaces, heaters
## Employer
- **Name:** Farmers Cooperative
- **Location:** 1009 Main St, BLUE RAPIDS, KANSAS, 66411
- **NAICS:** 424510
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using chemical paint remover in the basement area when a heater's pilot light ignited the fumes. The employee was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.

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