OSHA Injury Report: Mill Operations : Evadale (CM)

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Employee states he and a coworker were opening a drain valve that was perceived as being empty Once the valve was open it produced a steady flow of [REDACTED] Employee reports that he inhaled [REDACTED] causing immediate burning of eyes coughing vomiting and breathing problems Employee then states he finished the remaining duration of shift and reported to his residence At his house he reports worsening symptoms and opted for medical treatment offsite Employee was discharged from initial visit back to residence Symptoms continued to progress and the employee opted for a second evaluation Treatment consisted of inhospital admittance and OSHA mandated reportable treatments Medical was notified of the event post treatment on [REDACTED] Evaluation by medical dept offsite and incident report obtained immediately following notification

What happened

Employee states he and a coworker were opening a drain valve that was perceived as being empty Once the valve was open it produced a steady flow of [REDACTED] Employee reports that he inhaled [REDACTED] causing immediate burning of eyes coughing vomiting and breathing problems Employee then states he finished the remaining duration of shift and reported to his residence At his house he reports worsening symptoms and opted for medical treatment offsite Employee was discharged from initial visit back to residence Symptoms continued to progress and the employee opted for a second evaluation Treatment consisted of inhospital admittance and OSHA mandated reportable treatments Medical was notified of the event post treatment on [REDACTED] Evaluation by medical dept offsite and incident report obtained immediately following notification

Injury or illness

Poisoning Internal SystemsOrgans Respiratory System

Object or substance involved

Clo2 inhalation

Summary line

Employee states he and a coworker were opening a drain valve that was perceived as being empty Once the valve was open it produced a steady flow of CLo2 Employee reports that he inhaled CLo2 causing immediate burning of eyes coughing vomiting and breathin

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year unspecified. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.