Honeywell International, Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — METROPOLIS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Honeywell International, Inc. | Report ID | 2023098674 |
| Address | 2768 N US 45 ROAD | City, State ZIP | METROPOLIS, ILLINOIS 62960 |
| Event Date | September 20, 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 | Hydrogen fluoride, hydrofluoric acid |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.17000, -88.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was disconnecting a uranium hexafluoride line from a tank that had been filled. Prior to securing the manifold cap, a co-worker was manipulating a valve on another cylinder fill spot, resulting in back-pressure and uranium hexafluoride wisping through the unsecured manifold cap. The employee inhaled the chemical and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2023, a worker at Honeywell International, Inc. in METROPOLIS, ILLINOIS 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 hydrogen fluoride, hydrofluoric acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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