Brenntag Southwest, Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Brenntag Southwest, Inc. | Report ID | 20171212110 |
| Address | 1632 Haden Road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77015 |
| Event Date | December 21, 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) | 424690 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.76000, -95.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee filled a ton container with chlorine and attempted to unhook the fill line. The container valve was not shut at the time. He was able to quickly close it and prevent a release, but he breathed in chlorine vapors and suffered lung irritation.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2017, a worker at Brenntag Southwest, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS 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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