Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170133110 - Employee becomes ill after falling into chemicals

Accident Summary Nr: 170133110 -- Report ID: 1054114 -- Event Date: 01/11/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124684218	01/11/1996	3325	0	Selmet Inc

Abstract: Employee #1, of Selmet, Inc., was transferring scrap titanium pieces from a 4 ft by 4 ft by 4 ft water-soaked cardboard box to a dry cardboard box. The work site was outside, adjacent to a chemical settling pond. The operation was being conducted after dark and lighting was provided by two wall-mounted lights located 60 ft to 70 ft away. As he was pulling the wet box apart, Employee #1 fell backward into the pond. After some difficulty, he was able to climb out of the pond. He contacted workers inside the plant and was transported to the hospital, where he was kept overnight for observation.

Keywords: SLIP, INHALATION, FALL, CHEMICAL, POOR VISIBILITY, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124684218			Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators

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