Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode · Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Reichhold LLC 2, 54 Wamsley Rd, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32254
on — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
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Final narrative
On June 3, 2022, an employee uncoupled a 10-foot transfer hose that had been cleared of 29.4% ammonium hydroxide the previous day. Vapor from the chemical overcame him and he was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSAmmonia and ammonium compounds, n.e.c.
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