Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200023430 - Employees Are Exposed to Exhaust Fumes, No Injuries Reported

Accident Summary Nr: 200023430 -- Report ID: 0214200 -- Event Date: 11/17/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311473987	11/20/2007	9999	921190	Transportation Security Adminstration

Abstract: On November 17, 2007, Air Terminal B was partially evacuated due to an unknown chemical odor or vapor. On November 18, 2007, the Fire Chief determined that it was due to a luggage conveyor motor in the airlines ticket counter. The motor was a Van Der Graaf Canada Motor, Serial Number NS25972/02. The motor burned synthetic oil that contained a sulfur containing compound. Three employees went to the hospital to be treated for symptoms thought to be related to exposure to the odor or vapor but were not hospitalized. The original narrative listed "No Injury".

Keywords: CONVEYOR, EXHAUST FUMES, SULFUR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311473987					Occupation not reported

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