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Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia

1 hospitalization · 2024087331 · 8/9/2024 · Cacique Foods LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Multiple chemicals and hazardous materials
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Cacique Foods LLC
Location
8501 South Georgia Street, AMARILLO, TEXAS, 79118
NAICS
311513
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employees were removing excess chlorinated alkaline cleaner from a 4,000-gallon tank to conduct maintenance on a broken pipe. The excess chlorinated alkaline cleaner was emptied into a chemical tote that already contained nitric phosphoric acid. The chemical mixture resulted in the formation of chlorine gas which flooded the building. Eleven employees were taken to the hospital, but only one was hospitalized for chemical poisoning/asphyxia.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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