Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170068134 - Employees suffer throat and skin irritation from vapors

Accident Summary Nr: 170068134 -- Report ID: 0352450 -- Event Date: 11/08/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119577518	11/09/1993	2836	0	Becton Dickinson Baltimore Divisions

Abstract: The release of an unknown vapor from an unknown origin in the media prep area caused moderate eye irritation, throat dryness, and burning skin. Employees #1 to #23 were admitted to a local hospital for minor treatment and observation.

Keywords: EYE, THROAT, VAPOR, INHALATION, SKIN, OVEREXPOSURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
2	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
3	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
4	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
5	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
6	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
7	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
8	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Not specified mechanics and repairers
9	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Not specified mechanics and repairers
10	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
11	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
12	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
13	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
14	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
15	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
16	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
17	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
18	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
19	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
20	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
21	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
22	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.
23	119577518	Hospitalized injury	Other	Science technicians, n.e.c.

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