Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode · Coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW, YERMO ANNEX MAINTENANCE FACILITY, BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA 92311
on , Coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, affecting the body systems.
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Final narrative
An employee was removing expired chlorine tabs from a dilution system tank that was shut down for maintenance. He was exposed to chlorinated water from a leak in the system, as well as wet chlorine tablets stored in a bucket during the maintenance. He reported having a heavy cough after his shift and difficulty breathing the next day and was hospitalized.