Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14439491 - Employee burned by release of pressurized ammonia

Accident Summary Nr: 14439491 -- Report ID: 1032500 -- Event Date: 03/28/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
107022485	03/28/1990	1711	0	G & L Metal Fab, Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
107022493	03/28/1990	2034	0	J. R. Simplot Company

Abstract: Employee #1 was assigned to replace three ammonia lines. He was told by his supervisor that the liquid feed line had been purged, so he climbed a ladder and cut the line. The line contained anhydrous ammonia under pressure at 120 psi. The pressurized ammonia caused first-degree burns to his face and lungs. The employee then fell off the ladder and bruised his back. He was hospitalized for his injuries. No one had checked the shut-off valve on the line. The supervisor stated that the plant representative had told him that the line was purged.

Keywords: WORK RULES, CHEMICAL BURN, TOXIC FUMES, CONSTRUCTION, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, HIGH PRESSURE, FALL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, COMMUNICATION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	107022485			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters
2	107022493					Occupation Not Listed

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