Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14538581 - Employee and coworkers exposed to chlorine gas

Accident Summary Nr: 14538581 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 06/27/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
18579292	06/27/1986	3089	0	Ni Industries, Div. Of Masco

Abstract: Helium and hydrogen sulfate were added to a waste pit on top of hydrogen peroxide. A chemical reaction occurred and a gas, believed to be chlorine, was released. Employee #1 and approximately 56 others were taken to hospitals or doctors for observation. None were hospitalized. The company was trying to clean out excess chemicals, but was doing so in a haphazard manner. The employer was issued a citation for violations of T8CCR 1910 and 1200.

Keywords: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, GAS, CHLORINE, CHEMICAL REACTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	18579292			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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