DAIKIN AMERICA, INC.

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode - Coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect - DECATUR, Alabama

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at DAIKIN AMERICA, INC. in DECATUR, Alabama
Employer DAIKIN AMERICA, INC.
Address 905 STATE DOCKS ROAD
City, State ZIP DECATUR, Alabama 35601
Report ID 2016021734
Event Date February 25, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect
Body Part BODY SYSTEMS
Event Type Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
Source of Injury Multiple acids
Industry (NAICS) 325211
Inspection # 1129873
GPS Coordinates 34.63233, -87.03854

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Incident Narrative

On 02/25/2016, an employee inhaled a vapor cloud containing sulfuric and hydrofluoric acid due to a process leak at the facility. The employee was hospitalized with a sore throat and difficulty swallowing.

OSHA Penalties, $1,350 Total

OSHA issued 4 violations with penalties totaling $1,350 for this inspection.

CitationTypeDatePenaltyAbatement Due
01001A Serious Jun 11, 1985 $450 Jul 11, 1985
01002 Serious Jun 11, 1985 $450 Jun 16, 1985
01001A Serious Jul 1, 1985 $225 Jul 11, 1985
01002 Serious Jul 1, 1985 $225 Jun 16, 1985

Incident Summary

On February 25, 2016, a worker at DAIKIN AMERICA, INC. in DECATUR, Alabama suffered coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with multiple acids identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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