Blume Farms of Clark County, Inc
Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift — Poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory — DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Blume Farms of Clark County, Inc | Report ID | 2025065937 |
| Address | W1024 Center Road | City, State ZIP | DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN 54425 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2025 | 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 | Ammonia, ammonium compounds |
| Secondary Source | Spreaders, sprayers, application equipment | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493130 | Inspection # | 1833231 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.98000, -90.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 22, 2025, at approximately 4:30 PM, an employee was working in a field with knife-style anhydrous applicator equipment used to fertilize corn. The employee inhaled anhydrous ammonia. The employee had difficulty breathing and speaking. They were hospitalized with a respiratory tract injury/irritation.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2025, a worker at Blume Farms of Clark County, Inc in DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN 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 ammonia, ammonium compounds identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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