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Accident Summary Nr: 200040335 - One killed, four injured in chemical tank explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 200040335 -- Report ID: 0653510 -- Event Date: 08/06/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
302269360	08/10/1999	4952	0	Professional Services Group Inc

Abstract: On August 6, 1999, Employees #1 through #5 were present during a transfer operation involving sodium hypochlorite. A chemical reaction occurred between the sodium hypochlorite and an incompatible chemical, causing the tank to erupt. Employee #1 was killed. Employees #2 through #5 sustained injuries, for which Employees #2 and #3 were hospitalized.

Keywords: CAUSTIC, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL BURN, SKIN, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TANK, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302269360	Non Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Water and sewage treatment plant operators
2	302269360	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Water and sewage treatment plant operators
3	302269360	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Water and sewage treatment plant operators
4	302269360	Fatality	Burn(Chemical)	Water and sewage treatment plant operators
5	302269360	Non Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Water and sewage treatment plant operators

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