Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift · Poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SEABOARD MARINE, LTD, INC., 1630 PORT BLVD., MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132
on — Poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory, affecting the BODY SYSTEMS .
Final narrative
An employee was assisting in the discharge and segregation of a leaking HAZMAT container (organic peroxide Type F) and inhaled the fumes of the leaking product. The employee was hospitalized with difficulty breathing.
Hospitalized BODY SYSTEMS Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides unspecified
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