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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221473994

EVERGREEN PACKAGING, INC.

Event
Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Chlorine Dioxide, Inhalation, Maintenance, Pump
NAICS
322130
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346048861
Employer profile
EVERGREEN PACKAGING, INC.
Summary number
221473994
Report ID
0627100

Event description

Employee dies after inhalation of chlorine dioxide

Investigation abstract

On June 27, 2022, an employee was flushing a chlorine dioxide pump for maintenance. He inhaled the chlorine dioxide when it escaped. The employee was rushed to the hospital and later died.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 65 M

    Event type
    8
    Occupation code
    224

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