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MOSAIC FERTILIZERS

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects — MULBERRY, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MOSAIC FERTILIZERS in MULBERRY, FLORIDA
Employer MOSAIC FERTILIZERS Report ID 2015096505
Address 3095 HWY.640 WEST City, State ZIP MULBERRY, FLORIDA 33860
Event Date September 7, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects Body Part BODY SYSTEMS
Event Type Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode Source of Injury Ammonia, anhydrous ammonia
Industry (NAICS) 325311 Inspection # 1091699
GPS Coordinates 27.90000, -82.00000

Incident Narrative

Employees were starting the granulator when ammonia bypassed the control valve and bled into the granulator. Fumes were released while the employees were nearby, causing chemical burns, respiratory illness, and unconsciousness. Two employees were hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On September 7, 2015, a worker at MOSAIC FERTILIZERS in MULBERRY, FLORIDA suffered multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with ammonia, anhydrous ammonia identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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