Hi-Pro Feeds
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — FRIONA, TEXAS
| Employer | Hi-Pro Feeds | Report ID | 2023087600 |
| Address | 1201 East 11th Street | City, State ZIP | FRIONA, TEXAS 79035 |
| Event Date | August 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Grain dust |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.64000, -102.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was observing a trainer strike the outside of a bin with a hammer to loosen feed material. The employee had an allergic reaction to the feed dust, resulting in hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 18, 2023, a worker at Hi-Pro Feeds in FRIONA, TEXAS suffered poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified 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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