Drilling Fluid Solutions LLC
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects — ANDREWS, TEXAS
| Employer | Drilling Fluid Solutions LLC | Report ID | 2019077012 |
| Address | Rig Senderi 15, Lease Carvona | City, State ZIP | ANDREWS, TEXAS 79714 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.31000, -102.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was washing the shaker screens when he felt short of breath and light-headed. The employee was hospitalized with pneumonitis that was induced by diesel fuel inhalation.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2019, a worker at Drilling Fluid Solutions LLC in ANDREWS, TEXAS suffered multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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