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Accident Summary Nr: 14344063 - Employees burned in chemical spill
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106440704 | 05/01/1990 | 2899 | 0 | Chemical Conservation Of Georgia, Inc. |
Abstract: A hazardous waste recycling company received a chemical, 3,4 dichloro-1-butene, that they were not authorized or licensed to receive. The chemical caused a reaction that eventually ruptured a 20,000 gallon storage tank. Employees #2 through #9 were required to respond in an emergency response mode and clean up the spill. Employee #1 failed to implement the contingency plan or to follow the site safety and health plan. Employees #2 through #9 were not given the proper personal protective equipment and suffered chemical burns to their eyes and skin. Employee #1, who also was not wearing the proper personal protective equipment, was exposed to the hazardous vapors and suffered chemical burns to his eyes and feet.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106440704 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 106440704 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 106440704 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 106440704 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 106440704 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 106440704 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 106440704 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 106440704 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 106440704 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |