B.L. Harbert International, L.L.C.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | B.L. Harbert International, L.L.C. | Report ID | 2019022177 |
| Address | 2990 Shades Crest Road | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35205 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2019 | 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) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1381618 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.46000, -86.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A chlorine spill occurred at the worksite and the chlorine fumes caused respiratory distress for two employees.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2019, a worker at B.L. Harbert International, L.L.C. in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 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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