# Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia at U.S. Department of Army
> OSHA SIR `2025077207` · 7/24/2025 · GUNPOWDER, MARYLAND
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure to harmful substances  unspecified
- **Source:** Chemicals and hazardous materials  unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. Department of Army
- **Location:** 8500 Auto Road, GUNPOWDER, MARYLAND, 21010
- **NAICS:** 928110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

On the morning of July 24, 2025, an employee was conducting synthesis of a highly toxic experimental chemical (nerve agent) in a chemical fume hood. The operation was completed at approximately 11:30 AM. The employee was exposed to the chemical and began experiencing symptoms of illness/poisoning around 1:30 PM and was hospitalized.

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