P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — CHILLICOTHE, OHIO
| Employer | P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY | Report ID | 2016076349 |
| Address | 232 East 8th Street | City, State ZIP | CHILLICOTHE, OHIO 45601 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.33000, -82.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While checking lines, an employee inhaled a chemical and experienced respiratory distress and tightening of the chest. The employee was hospitalized overnight for possible exposure to a gaseous substance.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2016, a worker at P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY in CHILLICOTHE, OHIO suffered other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with chemicals and chemical products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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