Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170703219 - Three employees inhale ammonia vapors during evacuation

Accident Summary Nr: 170703219 -- Report ID: 0950626 -- Event Date: 04/04/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112121207	07/01/1992	0723	0	Kernridge Grower

Abstract: At approximately 9:00 a.m. on April 4, 1992, 100 employees were grading carrots in the carrot processing plant when the safety relief valve to a high ammonia tank malfunctioned, releasing ammonia vapors into the atmosphere. Employees working in the plant were immediately evacuated. As they exited the building, Employees #1, #2, and #3 inhaled ammonia vapors. All three employees were taken to Mercy Hospital for observation and released.

Keywords: SAFETY RELIEF VALVE, VAPOR, AMMONIA, AGRICULTURE, INHALATION, TOXIC FUMES, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, MECH MALFUNCTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112121207	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Graders and sorters, agricultural products
2	112121207	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Graders and sorters, agricultural products
3	112121207	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Graders and sorters, agricultural products

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