MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW | Report ID | 2018065831 |
| Address | YERMO ANNEX MAINTENANCE FACILITY | City, State ZIP | BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA 92311 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Coughing and throat irritation- 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) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.87000, -116.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing expired chlorine tabs from a dilution system tank that was shut down for maintenance. He was exposed to chlorinated water from a leak in the system, as well as wet chlorine tablets stored in a bucket during the maintenance. He reported having a heavy cough after his shift and difficulty breathing the next day and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2018, a worker at MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW in BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA suffered coughing and throat irritation- 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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