Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14319784 - Two employees die in unexpected ammonia release

Accident Summary Nr: 14319784 -- Report ID: 0316700 -- Event Date: 12/06/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102699618	12/07/1993	2033	0	Knouse Foods Co-Operative, Incorporated

Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 were draining refrigerant oil from anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system oil traps in fruit cold storage warehouses. They were working approximately 24 feet above floor level on a mobile scissor lift personnel platform (Hyster, V24) using hand tools including a wrench, a flashlight, and a bucket. The cause of the unexpected ammonia release is unknown. Employees #1 and #2 suffered thermal and chemical burns over large areas of their bodies and of their respiratory tracts. Employees #1 and #2 died.

Keywords: BURN, RESPIRATORY, WRENCH, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, CHEMICAL BURN, TOXIC FUMES, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, OVEREXPOSURE, AERIAL LIFT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102699618			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
2	102699618			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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