Olin Chlor Alkali
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Olin Chlor Alkali | Report ID | 2017032447 |
| Address | 21255 Lousiana Highway 1 | City, State ZIP | PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA 70764 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Chlorine, chlorine bleach |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325180 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.32000, -91.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was de-pressuring a vessel. After a pressure check with nitrogen, the employee was exposed to a small amount of chlorine released from the vent. The employee was admitted to the hospital for chlorine inhalation.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2017, a worker at Olin Chlor Alkali in PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA suffered poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia 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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