Gulf Pacific Rice Inc.

Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift — Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Gulf Pacific Rice Inc. in 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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