Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14396162 - Nine employees exposed to phosgene

Accident Summary Nr: 14396162 -- Report ID: 0625700 -- Event Date: 06/25/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108763863	06/27/1991	1742	0	Basic Industries, Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108763921	06/26/1991	2869	0	Olin Chemicals
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108763871	06/28/1991	1711	0	Fire Safety Systems, Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108763863	06/27/1991	1742	0	Basic Industries, Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108914094	06/26/1991	2869	0	Olin Chemicals
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108763863	06/27/1991	1742	0	Basic Industries, Inc.

Abstract: Employees #1 through #9 were exposed to phosgene in the TDI unit. An employee attempted to open a valve, but the valve failed and released approximately 27 lb (2.5 gallons) of phosgene. Employees #1 through #9 were admitted to the hospital for observation, chest x-rays, and blood work.

Keywords: EQUIPMENT FAILURE, VALVE, OVEREXPOSURE, PHOSGENE, GAS, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108763863	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
2	108763863	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
3	108763863	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
4	108763921			Occupation Not Listed
5	108763871			Occupation Not Listed
6	108763863	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
7	108763863	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
8	108763863	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
9	108914094	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
10	108914094	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
11	108763863	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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