Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14299457 - Employee inhales to toxic gas

Accident Summary Nr: 14299457 -- Report ID: 0352450 -- Event Date: 12/17/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2854651	01/27/1986	3674	0	Communication Satellite Corporation

Abstract: Employee #1 was about 5 to 10 feet away from a leak that occurred during the installation of silicon tetra fluoride gas to the plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition system. The gas seeped through the connection between the shut-off valve and the regulator because of stripped threads on the pipe nipple. It was dissipated throughout the room toward Employee #1 by a cooling fan on an instrument behind the leak. The fan was blowing air past the cylinder. Employee #1 inhaled some of the toxic gas and complained of a burning sensation in his throat and chest. He was taken to the hospital for examination.

Keywords: CHEST, LEAK, THROAT, INSTALLING, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, INHALATION, TOXIC FUMES, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2854651			Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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