Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 115721.015 - Two employees receive corrosive burns from sanitizing
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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1395048.015 | 04/23/2019 | 926140 | United States Department Of Health And Human Services Food And Drug Administration |
Abstract: At 12:00 p.m. on April 19, 2019, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were observing a food establishment's sanitation and cleaning process during an investigation. During the observations of the employees and processes, they used a foaming cleanser, quaternary ammonium, and a spot acid clear for cleaning and sanitizing. A pungent smell believed to be chlorine was being released into the air. Employees #1 and #2 noted that their eyes, skin, and mucosal linings of the mouth, throat, and nose were irritated and burning. Employee #2 measured the quaternary ammonium solution, and it was found to be in excess of 200 PPM, which is higher than recommended levels. Hospitalization was not required.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 1395048.015 | 40 | F | Non Hospitalized injury | Inspectors, agricultural products | |
2 | 1395048.015 | 35 | F | Non Hospitalized injury | Inspectors, agricultural products |