WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA·
MPLX LP
Running, without other incident · Ischemic heart disease n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at MPLX LP, 1090 Western Avenue, WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15301 on , Ischemic heart disease n.e.c., affecting the heart.
Final narrative
An employee was detecting the lower explosive limit (LEL) and initiated a shutdown of the loading rack, stopping the flow to the rail car. The employee's personal four-gas monitor began to alarm for LEL and he evacuated north toward the end of the loading rack. The employee had difficulty catching his breath and had a rapid heart rate after he evacuated the area. The employee was hospitalized for atrial fibrillation.
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