DAIKIN AMERICA, INC.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — DECATUR, ALABAMA
| Employer | DAIKIN AMERICA, INC. | Report ID | 2016021734 |
| Address | 905 STATE DOCKS ROAD | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, ALABAMA 35601 |
| 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 | 34.62000, -87.03000 | ||
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.
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.
Context
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