A. Duda & Sons
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — BELLE GLADE, FLORIDA
| Employer | A. Duda & Sons | Report ID | 20181112035 |
| Address | 6000 Duda Rd | City, State ZIP | BELLE GLADE, FLORIDA 33430 |
| Event Date | November 24, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Ammonia, anhydrous ammonia |
| Secondary Source | Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 115113 | Inspection # | 1362213 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.59000, -80.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 24, 2018, an employee was overcome by ammonia leaking from a cooling system.
Incident Summary
On November 24, 2018, a worker at A. Duda & Sons in BELLE GLADE, FLORIDA suffered poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with ammonia, anhydrous ammonia identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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