Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 168429.015 - Employee is killed due to chemical vapor exposure
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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1762931.015 | 07/19/2024 | 721211 | Bark River Campground & Resort, Inc. |
Abstract: At 8:00 p.m. on July 12, 2024, an employee was attempting to add sodium hypochlorite to a bulk supply container to recharge the swimming pool. The employee added sodium hypochlorite to a container of sulfuric acid and was overcome by vapors generated by the mixture. The employee was killed due to the inhalation of chlorine gas vapor generated by the mixture.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 1762931.015 | 74 | M | Fatality | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |