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Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia

2 hospitalizations · 2024076516 · 7/17/2024 · Gulf Pacific Rice Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
2
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia

Cause

Event
Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift
Source
Carbon monoxide
Secondary source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered

Employer

Name
Gulf Pacific Rice Inc.
Location
12010 Taylor Road, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77041
NAICS
115114
Jurisdiction
1

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.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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