Phillips 66 Company
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — BORGER, TEXAS
| Employer | Phillips 66 Company | Report ID | 20231211030 |
| Address | Spur 119 North | City, State ZIP | BORGER, TEXAS 79008 |
| Event Date | December 3, 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 | Hydrogen sulfide |
| Secondary Source | Sulfur and sulfur compounds, n.e.c | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 324110 | Inspection # | 1713874 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.63000, -101.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing a pump for maintenance. When the employee removed a cover, chemicals were released into the air. The employee was exposed to hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercaptan and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2023, a worker at Phillips 66 Company in BORGER, 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 hydrogen sulfide identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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