Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode · Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United States Lime & Minerals, Inc., 5727 Harborside Drive, GALVESTON, TEXAS 77554
on — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was sitting inside of a shipping container doing paperwork with the doors closed while a generator was running. The employee developed carbon monoxide poisoning and lost consciousness.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSCarbon monoxide
Mining operation
This is a mining-sector employer (NAICS 212312). For MSHA mine-safety and violation records for this operator, see miningincidents.org →
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