The Lemm Corporation - Operations
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — NORTH BEND, OHIO
| Employer | The Lemm Corporation - Operations | Report ID | 2023010973 |
| Address | 10743 Brower Road | City, State ZIP | NORTH BEND, OHIO 45052 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2023 | 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 | Nitrogen oxides |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325311 | Inspection # | 1648494 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.11000, -84.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loosening a flange during maintenance shutdown when they were exposed to nitrogen oxide (NOx) gas. The employee was hospitalized with respiratory irritation.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2023, a worker at The Lemm Corporation - Operations in NORTH BEND, 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 nitrogen oxides identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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