Fayette Water Supply Corporation
Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift — Poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory — WEST POINT, TEXAS
| Employer | Fayette Water Supply Corporation | Report ID | 2024042911 |
| Address | 540 West State Loop 543 | City, State ZIP | WEST POINT, TEXAS 78963 |
| Event Date | April 2, 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 | Chlorine elemental |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221310 | Inspection # | 1741775 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.94000, -97.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing out a chlorine cylinder when chlorine blew back into their face, causing them to inhale the chemical and resulting in hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2024, a worker at Fayette Water Supply Corporation in WEST POINT, TEXAS 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 chlorine elemental identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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