Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170208011 - Employees dizzy after inhaling urethane and other chemicals

Accident Summary Nr: 170208011 -- Report ID: 0950614 -- Event Date: 07/16/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111821351	11/07/1990	1761	0	Central Coating Co.

Abstract: Urethane foam that had been applied on a roof was heated, causing smoke to form. Employees #1 and #2 were wearing organic vapor/mist respirators while trying to remove the urethane foam. They inhaled urethane vapors and possibly some inorganic gases that may have been produced. Both employees experienced dizziness and were administered oxygen. They were evaluated at a local medical facility and released. Both employees immediately returned to work.

Keywords: VAPOR, PPE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, INHALATION, CHEMICAL REACTION, DIZZINESS, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111821351			Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
2	111821351			Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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