Reichhold LLC 2
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Reichhold LLC 2 | Report ID | 2022064788 |
| Address | 54 Wamsley Rd | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32254 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Ammonia and ammonium compounds, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.32000, -81.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 3, 2022, an employee uncoupled a 10-foot transfer hose that had been cleared of 29.4% ammonium hydroxide the previous day. Vapor from the chemical overcame him and he was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2022, a worker at Reichhold LLC 2 in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with ammonia and ammonium compounds, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 633 severe injury reports involving "Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode" incidents in our database. Browse all Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode injuries.
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