Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200052561 - Employee Exposed to Toxic Fumes

Accident Summary Nr: 200052561 -- Report ID: 0728900 -- Event Date: 07/19/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
308678358	07/20/2005	2011	311611	Tyson Fresh Meats

Abstract: On July 19, 2005, Employee #1 and several coworkers were transferring sodium hypochlorite solution from a large storage tank to smaller plastic totes. The totes had previously contained HCL. A chemical reaction occurred that sent toxic fumes throughout the production floor and necessitated the evacuation of the production area. Approximately 10 workers were transferred to local hospitals but had no recorded injuries. Employee #1 was treated for inhalation.

Keywords: LUNG, VAPOR, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, INHALATION, CHEMICAL REACTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	308678358			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Laborers, except construction

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