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Report: Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode at Brenntag Southwest, Inc. in Houston, Texas

DATE: 12/21/17

An employee filled a ton container with chlorine and attempted to unhook the fill line. The container valve was not shut at the time. He was able to quickly close it and prevent a release, but he breathed in chlorine vapors and suffered lung irritation.

Report ID 20171212110  
Date 12/21/2017  
UPA 1295040  
Primary NAICS 424690  
Nature 1963 Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect
Part of Body 6 BODY SYSTEMS
Source 1311 Chlorine, chlorine bleach
Event 5521 Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
Hospitalized Yes  
Amputation No  

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