Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect

Name: Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect at Kellogg Co.
Start: 11/14/2022

1 hospitalization · 20221110009 · 11/14/2022 · Kellogg Co.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury: Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect

Cause

Event: Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
Source: Chlorine compounds, unspecified
Secondary source: Multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Kellogg Co.
Location: 1675 Fairview Road, ZANESVILLE, OHIO, 43701
NAICS: 311411
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was rinsing a barrel that contained an acidic chemical down a drain. Bleach from a mop bucket was emptied down the same drain, creating chlorine gas. The employee inhaled the gas and was hospitalized for chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and shortness of breath. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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