Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170184865 - Thirteen employees exposed to trichloroethylene

Accident Summary Nr: 170184865 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 07/01/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112107768	07/08/1991	5094	0	Citizen Watch Co. Of America Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 12:30 p.m. on July 1, 1991, Employee #1 through #13 were exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE). A 1-gallon can of TCE was stored next to a 5-gallon can, and both cans were atop a 55-gallon drum that was next to the entrance of the refurbishment room. Employee #8 was removing the 5-gallon can when he bumped the 1-gallon can, causing it to fall to the floor and spill approximately three pints of trichloroethylene. Employee #2 used paper towels to clean without wearing any personal protective equipment. All employees, except for Employees #8 and #12, were working in the area, but they were not evacuated until approximately 30 minutes later. They were exposed to an unknown concentration of TCE and suffered various symptoms, including headaches, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, vomiting, and irritation of the eyes and throat. All employees were taken to the hospital, but only Employees #1 through #3 were admitted.

Keywords: PPE, HEADACHE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, NAUSEA, CLEANING FLUID, SPILL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, TRICHLORETHYLENE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112107768	Hospitalized injury	Other	Administrative support occupations, n.e.c.
2	112107768	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Administrative support occupations, n.e.c.
3	112107768	Hospitalized injury	Other	Supervisors; distrib., sched'g & adjusting clerks
4	112107768	Hospitalized injury	Other	Technicians, n.e.c.
5	112107768	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Technicians, n.e.c.
6	112107768	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Technicians, n.e.c.
7	112107768	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Technicians, n.e.c.
8	112107768	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Administrative support occupations, n.e.c.
9	112107768	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Not specified mechanics and repairers
10	112107768	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Technicians, n.e.c.
11	112107768	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Technicians, n.e.c.
12	112107768	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Administrative support occupations, n.e.c.
13	112107768	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Technicians, n.e.c.

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