E.R. Carpenter, L.P.
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — TEMPLE, TEXAS
| Employer | E.R. Carpenter, L.P. | Report ID | 2015010846 |
| Address | 2611 General Bruce Drive | City, State ZIP | TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cyanates, urethanes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326150 | Inspection # | 1022187 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.09000, -97.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee opened up a strainer within a processing line that was not de-energized, causing approximately 2000 gallons of TDI to spill out. The employee and two others were sent to the hospital. Two were treated and released, while the employee directly exposed was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2015, a worker at E.R. Carpenter, L.P. in TEMPLE, TEXAS suffered poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified, with cyanates, urethanes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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