Gavilon Grain LLC
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — AMARILLO, TEXAS
| Employer | Gavilon Grain LLC | Report ID | 2023021387 |
| Address | 620 North Marrs Street | City, State ZIP | AMARILLO, TEXAS 79107 |
| Event Date | February 13, 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 | Grain dust |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.21000, -101.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on top of railcars while they were loaded with wheat. The employee then experienced difficulty breathing and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2023, a worker at Gavilon Grain LLC in AMARILLO, TEXAS 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 grain dust identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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