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Accident Summary Nr: 14498083 - HOSE RUPTURED, EXPOSING EMPLOYEES TO CHLORINE GAS

Accident Summary Nr: 14498083 -- Report ID: 0626600 -- Event Date: 08/03/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2299667	08/06/1985	2821	0	Dow Chemical Usa Laporte Plant

Abstract: THE EMPLOYEES WERE UNLOADING A RAILROAD TANK CAR CONTAINING CHLORINE. THE TRANSFER HOSE RUPTURED, EXPOSING THE EMPLOYEES TO CHLORINE GAS.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, HOSE, RUPTURE, CHLORINE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2299667	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported
2	2299667	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported
3	2299667	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported
4	2299667	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported
5	2299667	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported

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