Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14408033 - One employee killed, one hospitalized by thermal burns

Accident Summary Nr: 14408033 -- Report ID: 0626700 -- Event Date: 05/23/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
116260191	05/29/1996	2819	0	The Dow Chemical Company

Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 were attempting to loosen a clog using an access hatch of a magnesium chloride hopper. Magnesium chloride and water erupted from the hatch, striking both employees. Employees #1 and #2 suffered first-, second-, and third-degree burns on their hands, faces, legs, and backs. Employee #2 died while hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, HATCH, CLOGGED, CHEMICAL REACTION, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HIGH TEMPERATURE, HOPPER, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	116260191			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	116260191			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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