Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171110166 - Employee killed in chemical explosion and fire

Accident Summary Nr: 171110166 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 10/11/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301752176	10/13/1997	2865	0	Bayer Corporation

Abstract: Employee #1 was performing his duties as a chemical operator in the rubber chemical organic unit when there was an explosion and a fire erupted. He sustained burns over 90 percent of his body, from which he died.

Keywords: BURN, FIRE, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, HIGH PRESSURE, PRESSURE RELEASE, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301752176			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Chemical technicians

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