# Industrial ammonia accidents in Goiás, Brazil

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/industrial-ammonia-accidents-in-gois-brazil
> Updated: 2026-10-13T20:01:48.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, two separate industrial accidents involving ammonia exposure were reported in the state of Goiás, Brazil.

On October 9, an ammonia leak occurred at an ice production facility in Goiânia after a worker accidentally struck a refrigeration pipe while installing exhaust equipment. One worker suffered respiratory difficulties and eye irritation and was transported to a hospital in Campinas. Specialized teams managed the leak by closing the main valve.

On October 13, a 42-year-old worker was rescued following suspected ammonia exposure at a meatpacking plant in Jataí. The individual became unresponsive during maintenance work inside a tunnel. Firefighters used rope rescue techniques to extract the worker, who exhibited low oxygen saturation and required intubation at the Jataí State Hospital.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Worker rescued after suspected ammonia exposure in Jataí

A worker in Jataí, Brazil, was rescued and intubated after a suspected ammonia exposure during maintenance at a meatpacking plant.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/worker-rescued-after-suspected-ammonia-exposure-in-jata

### 2026-10-09: Goiânia worker hospitalized after ammonia leak

A worker was hospitalized after inhaling ammonia following a pipe rupture at an ice production facility in Goiânia, Brazil, caused by a falling ladder.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goinia-worker-hospitalized-after-ammonia-leak

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