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Accident Summary Nr: 170163927 - Employee injured when exposed to 1,1,1 trichloroethane

Accident Summary Nr: 170163927 -- Report ID: 0950635 -- Event Date: 08/28/1990
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
11207642708/31/199037210Mcdonnell Douglas Aerospace

Abstract: At approximately 8:35 p.m. on August 28, 1990, Employee #1, an aircraft structure and surface mechanic, was under aircraft #1761 in building 80, using 1,1,1-trichloroethane to clean paint sprayed on the floor. He reported to the company dispensary complaining of chest pains and was transported to Long Beach Memorial Hospital for tests and observation. A health hazard referral was enacted on September 25, 1990, and assigned to an investigator. The investigation was ongoing at the time this report was written.

Keywords: TRICHLOROETHANE, VAPOR, VENTILATION, PPE, CLEANING, INHALATION, SPRAY PAINTING, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 112076427 Hospitalized injury Other Occupation not reported

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