Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170060347 - Five employees exposed to chlorine vapors
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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111151940 | 09/28/1994 | 2261 | 0 | U S Colors |
Abstract: Employees #1 through #5 were exposed to vapors from a fire that resulted from the mixture of incompatible chemicals. When water was used to extinguish fire involving calcium hypochlorite (65 to 75 percent), chlorine gas was released. Employees #1 through #5 were treated briefly (30 minutes) and released from the hospital with no further complications. The employer was deficient in implementing emergency response and/or evacuation.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 111151940 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laundering and dry cleaning machine operators | ||
2 | 111151940 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laundering and dry cleaning machine operators | ||
3 | 111151940 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laundering and dry cleaning machine operators | ||
4 | 111151940 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laundering and dry cleaning machine operators | ||
5 | 111151940 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laundering and dry cleaning machine operators |