Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14553606 - Employees exposed to gas from microcide

Accident Summary Nr: 14553606 -- Report ID: 0729300 -- Event Date: 02/22/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
113892327	02/22/1996	3711	0	Daimler Chrysler Corporation - North

Abstract: After microcide was added to a water treatment system used to control humidity in a truck's paint booth, Employees #1, #2 and #3 and 23 coworkers complained of lung irritation. After an exam, they were sent to various area hospitals for evaluation. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were admitted for further observation. It is possible that the microcide had been improperly mixed with water.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, LUNG, VAPOR, WORK RULES, GAS, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	113892327	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
2	113892327	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
3	113892327	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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