# Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia at Wichita Trailer Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2021021275` · 2/11/2021 · PARK CITY, KANSAS
## Severity
- **2 hospitalizations**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Chlorine compounds, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Wichita Trailer Inc.
- **Location:** 335 E 49th Street North, PARK CITY, KANSAS, 67219
- **NAICS:** 811310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee went to inspect a trailer and was exposed to methyl chloride, which caused the employee to lose consciousness. A coworker went to help the employee and they were also exposed to methyl chloride and lost consciousness.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*