Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14241673 - Nine employees treated after ammonia leak

Accident Summary Nr: 14241673 -- Report ID: 0627700 -- Event Date: 03/11/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109057711	03/12/1993	5142	0	Southern Star Foods, Inc.

Abstract: A faulty tube in an air conditioning unit evaporation coil leaked anhydrous ammonia gas into the production area. Employees #1 through #9 were taken to a hospital for respiratory treatment. Two employees were held overnight for observation.

Keywords: LEAK, RESPIRATORY, AIR CONDITIONER, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, GAS, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, GAS LEAK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109057711	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
2	109057711	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
3	109057711	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
4	109057711	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
5	109057711	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
6	109057711	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
7	109057711	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
8	109057711	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
9	109057711	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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