Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200021434 - Employee killed when sprayed by hydrofluoric acid

Accident Summary Nr: 200021434 -- Report ID: 0214200 -- Event Date: 02/11/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300022274	02/12/1997	2759	0	Uss Corporation

Abstract: Employee #1, age 19, was loading a 70 percent hydrofluoric acid solution when for some reason he was sprayed with acid from the hose connected to the diaphragm pump. He sustained chemical burns that resulted in his death.

Keywords: LOADING, CAUSTIC, PPE, UNSECURED, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, WORK RULES, HOSE, CHEMICAL BURN, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300022274			Fatality	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported

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