Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode · Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AvalonBay Communities,Inc., 500 Town Green Drive, ELMSFORD, NEW YORK 10523
on — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
Two employees were overcome by carbon monoxide fumes while troubleshooting a hot water heater. One of the employees was hospitalized overnight.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSCarbon monoxide
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