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Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia

1 hospitalization · 2025032416 · 3/13/2025 · Segundo Urritia

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Fire unspecified
Source
Garbage, recyclables, debris n.e.c.
Secondary source
Torches welding, cutting

Employer

Name
Segundo Urritia
Location
446 OceanFront, LONG BEACH, NEW YORK, 11561
NAICS
236118
Jurisdiction
1

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.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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