Gulf Pacific Rice Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift — Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Gulf Pacific Rice Inc. | Report ID | 2024076516 |
| Address | 12010 Taylor Road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift | Source of Injury | Carbon monoxide |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 115114 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.89000, -95.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a forklift in a warehouse with closed bay doors. The forklift was in operation for about 90 minutes in the enclosed area. Two employees working in the area developed carbon monoxide poisoning and were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2024, a worker at Gulf Pacific Rice Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift, with carbon monoxide identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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