Polar Service Center
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — FRIENDLY, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Polar Service Center | Report ID | 2023109775 |
| Address | 8442 Energy Highway | City, State ZIP | FRIENDLY, WEST VIRGINIA 26146 |
| Event Date | October 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Hydrogen chloride, hydrochloric acid |
| Secondary Source | Tank, bin, vat interiors, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811118 | Inspection # | 1707560 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.51000, -81.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was visually inspecting the inside of a trailer tank that was carrying hydrochloric acid when they passed out due to the fumes. The employee suffered inhalation injuries and a head injury from the fall.
Incident Summary
On October 23, 2023, a worker at Polar Service Center in FRIENDLY, WEST VIRGINIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with hydrogen chloride, hydrochloric acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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