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Accident Summary Nr: 14347918 - EMPLOYEE KILLED WHEN HE FELL INTO TANK CONTAINING HOT BRINE
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105994933 | 04/07/1988 | 2812 | 0 | Occidental Chemical Corp. |
Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS ON TOP OF THE #3 SATURATOR WHICH WAS FILLED WITH BRINE AT 170 DEGREES. THE SATURATOR WAS 30 FEET IN DIAMETER AND 40 FEET DEEP. EMPLOYEE #1 HAD HELPED IN THE DESIGN OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA. IT IS NOT KNOWN WHAT EMPLOYEE #1 WAS DOING IN THE AREA, BUT HE FELL INTO SATURATOR. EMPLOYEE #1 RECEIVED SECOND AND THIRD DEGREE BURNS OVER 90% OF HIS BODY. HE LATER DIED.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105994933 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |
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