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Accident Summary Nr: 14495923 - Five employees hospitalized after inhaling pesticide
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109069435 | 12/06/1994 | 9223 | 0 | U.S. Department Of Justice, Federal Correctional I |
Abstract: Resmethrin 3 percent pesticide, manufactured by Prentiss, was being applied in a tag application to the concrete walls in utility tunnels to prevent insects from coming through cracks and crevices in the walls. The pesticide was drawn through a pipe chase and into housing unit #5, where an inmate and 17 employees were overcome by the vapors. The inmate and employees were transported to a hospital, where Employees #1 through #5 were admitted.
Keywords:
RESPIRATORY, VAPOR, WORK RULES, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, POISONING, TOXIC FUMES, PESTICIDE
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109069435 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 109069435 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 109069435 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 109069435 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 109069435 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 109069435 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 109069435 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 109069435 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 109069435 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 10 | 109069435 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 11 | 109069435 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 12 | 109069435 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 13 | 109069435 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 14 | 109069435 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 15 | 109069435 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |