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Accident Summary Nr: 117049.015 - Employee is blinded after being struck by ammonia release

Accident Summary Nr: 117049.015 -- Report ID: 0830300 -- Event Date: 05/27/2019
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1407317.01506/03/2019424910Farmer'S Union Oil Company Of Stanley

Abstract: At 2:00 p.m. on May 27, 2019, an employee was preparing to transfer anhydrous ammonia (NH4) from a bulk storage container to a customer owned double nurse tank. The employee, who was not wearing any PPE, opened a valve on the nurse tank before attaching the transfer hoses, causing pressurized NH4 to be released directly into his face and eyes. The employee suffered chemical burns to his face and eyes and was hospitalized. The damage resulted in the employee being blinded.

Keywords: Agriculture, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Ammonia, Anhydrous Ammonia, Burn, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Eye, Face, Material Handling, PPE, Pressure Release, Spill, Tank, Valve

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 1407317.015 19 M Hospitalized injury Laborers, except construction

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