Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — AMARILLO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in AMARILLO, TEXAS
Employer Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Report ID 2022119942
Address 4000 S Soncy Rd City, State ZIP AMARILLO, TEXAS 79119
Event Date November 11, 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 Carbon monoxide
Secondary Source Building systems, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 722511 Inspection # 1637220
GPS Coordinates 35.16000, -101.93000

Incident Narrative

Employees were working in a kitchen area near a dishwasher. A leak in a gas line caused an employee to suffer carbon monoxide poisoning.

Incident Summary

On November 11, 2022, a worker at Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in AMARILLO, TEXAS suffered poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with carbon monoxide identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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