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Accident Summary Nr: 138163.015 - Employee sustains lungs, trachea damage from dust exposure
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1544591.015 | 07/28/2021 | 311111 | Nestle Purina Petcare |
Abstract: At 8:30 p.m. on July 21, 2021, an employee working as a machine operator for a dog and cat food manufacturer was servicing a production line in Building 47. The employee climbed to the batching mezzanine to change the supply line to another bin. The employee removed a hose while the product was being transported. Trace minerals being propelled by the 80 pound per square inch (psi) hose were released into the area causing a dust-out. The employee was hospitalized to treat damage to his respiratory system including his lungs and trachea.
Keywords:
Air Pressure, Bin, Breathing, Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Chest, Dust, Dust Inhalation, Flying Object, Food processing, High Pressure, High Pressure Pipe, Hose, Inhalation, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Lung, Manufacturing, Non-PEL Overexposure, Overexposure, Pressure, Pressure Release, Production Line, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Trachea
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1544591.015 | 37 | M | Hospitalized injury | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. |