Sea Watch International, Ltd.
Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift — Poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory — MILFORD, DELAWARE
| Employer | Sea Watch International, Ltd. | Report ID | 2024010866 |
| Address | 242 S. Rehoboth Blvd. | City, State ZIP | MILFORD, DELAWARE 19963 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift | Source of Injury | Other chlorine compounds |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311712 | Inspection # | 1724442 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.91000, -75.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exposed to chlorine dioxide, an anti-bacterial chemical, when processing seafood in two mixing tanks. The gas permeated the room and the employee suffered upper respiratory distress.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2024, a worker at Sea Watch International, Ltd. in MILFORD, DELAWARE suffered poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift, with other chlorine compounds identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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