Olin Corporation
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — MC INTOSH, ALABAMA
| Employer | Olin Corporation | Report ID | 2015010919 |
| Address | 1638 Industrial Road | City, State ZIP | MC INTOSH, ALABAMA 36553 |
| Event Date | January 28, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Chlorine, chlorine bleach |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325181 | Inspection # | 1026298 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.25000, -88.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was exposed to chlorine gas while performing a line break. He was hospitalized overnight.
Incident Summary
On January 28, 2015, a worker at Olin Corporation in MC INTOSH, ALABAMA suffered poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with chlorine, chlorine bleach identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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