Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170196604 - Ammonia sprays from open valve and burns employee

Accident Summary Nr: 170196604 -- Report ID: 0950624 -- Event Date: 05/14/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119805927	05/17/1993	2099	0	Sup Herb Farms

Abstract: On May 14, 1993, Employee #1, a recently hired refrigeration mechanic, was draining oil from an oil trap on an ammonia refrigeration system. As the oil drained, the open valve spewed pressurized liquid ammonia onto his groin, thighs, and arms, causing burns requiring hospitalization for one week.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, OPEN VALVE, AMMONIA, THIGH, INEXPERIENCE, HIGH PRESSURE, CHEMICAL BURN, ARM, PRESSURE RELEASE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119805927			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics

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