LNC Safety
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — COAHOMA, TEXAS
| Employer | LNC Safety | Report ID | 2023032196 |
| Address | E County Rd 34 and N County Rd 53, Tank Battery at O'Daniels Ranch | City, State ZIP | COAHOMA, TEXAS 79511 |
| Event Date | March 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Hydrogen sulfide |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1656815 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.51000, -101.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee opened the hatch on an oil tank. The exposure to hydrogen sulfide and other gases caused the employee to become ill, dizzy, and lightheaded; the employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 9, 2023, a worker at LNC Safety in COAHOMA, TEXAS suffered dizziness, lightheadedness, headache-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with hydrogen sulfide identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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