Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14567788 - EXPLOSION IN SALT VAT

Accident Summary Nr: 14567788 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 06/12/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
15141542	06/13/1984	2673	0	Cryovac Division Of W R Grace & Co

Abstract: THE EMPLOYEES WERE ADDING SALT TO A SALT BATH USED TO CLEAN METAL PARTS. THE DRUM WAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. IT ACTUALLY CONTAINED CITRIC ACID. WHEN THE DRUM OF CITRIC ACID WAS ADDED TO THE VAT AN EXPLOSION RESULTED. THREE EMPLOYEES WERE BURNED. ONE EMPLOYEE DIED FROM BURNS AND INFECTION. THE ACCIDENT MAY HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IF THE LAB HAD ANALYZED THE CONTENTS OF THE DRUM PRIOR TO USE.

Keywords: BURN, CITRIC ACID, EXPLOSION, SALT VAT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	15141542	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec
2	15141542	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec
3	15141542	Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec

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