Young Men's Christian Association of the Fox Cities, Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — APPLETON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Young Men's Christian Association of the Fox Cities, Inc. | Report ID | 2023032040 |
| Address | 218 East Lawrence Street | City, State ZIP | APPLETON, WISCONSIN 54911 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Chlorine, chlorine bleach |
| Secondary Source | Acids, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713940 | Inspection # | 1654834 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.26000, -88.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking pool chemicals when chlorine and muriatic acid were mixed together, creating chlorine gas. The employee inhaled the gas and began coughing. The employee was hospitalized for irritation of the respiratory tract.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2023, a worker at Young Men's Christian Association of the Fox Cities, Inc. in APPLETON, WISCONSIN suffered coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with chlorine, chlorine bleach identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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