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Kellogg Co.

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — ZANESVILLE, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Kellogg Co. in ZANESVILLE, OHIO
Employer Kellogg Co. Report ID 20221110009
Address 1675 Fairview Road City, State ZIP ZANESVILLE, OHIO 43701
Event Date November 14, 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 Chlorine compounds, unspecified
Secondary Source Multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 311411 Inspection # 1635630
GPS Coordinates 40.00000, -82.02000

Incident Narrative

An employee was rinsing a barrel that contained an acidic chemical down a drain. Bleach from a mop bucket was emptied down the same drain, creating chlorine gas. The employee inhaled the gas and was hospitalized for chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and shortness of breath. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On November 14, 2022, a worker at Kellogg Co. in ZANESVILLE, OHIO 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 compounds, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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