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Pro Petro Services

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — MIDLAND, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Pro Petro Services in MIDLAND, TEXAS
Employer Pro Petro Services Report ID 2017065066
Address 1706 S Midkiff Rd City, State ZIP MIDLAND, TEXAS 79701
Event Date June 4, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect Body Part BODY SYSTEMS
Event Type Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode Source of Injury Hydrogen chloride, hydrochloric acid
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection # 1238390
GPS Coordinates 31.97000, -102.11000

Incident Narrative

An employee was exposed to hydrochloric acid vapors while hooking up hoses to pump chemicals. The employee became dizzy and required hospitalization. Proper PPE was not worn at the time of the incident.

Incident Summary

On June 4, 2017, a worker at Pro Petro Services in MIDLAND, TEXAS suffered dizziness, lightheadedness, headache-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with hydrogen chloride, hydrochloric acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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