Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode · Other poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects, n.e.c.
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Emission Monitoring Service, Inc., 2759 Independence Highway, LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571
on — Other poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects, n.e.c., affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
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Final narrative
An employee was using a toxic vapor analyzer to monitor a carbon canister for fugitive emissions. The employee lost consciousness due to potential exposure to dimethyl disulfide, requiring hospitalization. Respiratory protection was not worn at the time of the incident.
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