National Beef Packing Co LLC
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — LIBERAL, KANSAS
| Employer | National Beef Packing Co LLC | Report ID | 2019099100 |
| Address | 1501 E 8th St | City, State ZIP | LIBERAL, KANSAS 67901 |
| Event Date | September 2, 2019 | 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | 1428892 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.05000, -100.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Five employees were exposed to ammonia released while refrigeration pipes were being welded. One employee (working for National Beef) was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 2, 2019, a worker at National Beef Packing Co LLC in LIBERAL, KANSAS 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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