ECK INDUSTRIES INC
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
| Employer | ECK INDUSTRIES INC | Report ID | 2017099233 |
| Address | 1602 N 8th St | City, State ZIP | MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN 54220 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2017 | 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 | Chlorine, chlorine bleach |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331521 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.11000, -87.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 26, 2017, an employee was attaching a nitrogen gas regulator to a chlorine gas bottle when the chlorine gas started venting out. He suffered symptoms of hypoxia and respiratory distress.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2017, a worker at ECK INDUSTRIES INC in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN 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 chlorine, chlorine bleach identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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