Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift — Poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory — EUFAULA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. | Report ID | 2024087393 |
| Address | 1431 State Docks Road | City, State ZIP | EUFAULA, ALABAMA 36027 |
| Event Date | August 12, 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 | Hydrogen sulfide |
| Secondary Source | Heavy rail vehicles unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.85000, -85.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 12, 2024, at approximately 3:20 AM, employee 1 opened the dome lid of a sulfur railcar that released hydrogen sulfide gas pressure that had built up inside the car during transportation. Employee 1 became overwhelmed by the gas and fell to the ground. Employee 2 went over to check on employee 1, when they were also overcome by the gas. Employee 2 was hospitalized for observation and employee 1 was hospitalized for inhalation injuries from the hydrogen sulfide gas.
Incident Summary
On August 12, 2024, a worker at Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. in EUFAULA, ALABAMA 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 hydrogen sulfide identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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