AMPI
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — JIM FALLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | AMPI | Report ID | 2018021573 |
| Address | 14193 COUNTY RD S | City, State ZIP | JIM FALLS, WISCONSIN 54748 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2018 | 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) | 311513 | Inspection # | 1296520 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.04000, -91.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 15, 2018, at about 1:15 a.m. five employees were transported to the hospital due to breathing problems after chlorine exposure. One employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2018, a worker at AMPI in JIM FALLS, 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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