Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | Report ID | 2022076473 |
| Address | 949 Industrial Blvd. | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30501 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2022 | 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 | Ammonia and ammonium compounds, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112340 | Inspection # | 1610429 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.28000, -83.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On the night of July 23, 2022, an employee was exposed to leaking ammonia and suffered respiratory irritation. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2022, a worker at Pilgrim's Pride Corporation in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 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 ammonia and ammonium compounds, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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