Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200073120 - Employees Are Overcome by Exposure to Hydrogen Sulfide Gas

Accident Summary Nr: 200073120 -- Report ID: 0453720 -- Event Date: 03/14/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310400080	03/15/2007	3851	339115	Essilor Laboratories Of America, Inc.

Abstract: On March 14, 2007, Employees #1 through #6 were working at a facility where ophthalmic goods such as ophthalmic frames, lenses, and sunglass lenses were manufactured. A high-index plastic lens with a refractive index of 1.74 was being ground without a water wash. The plastic overheated and emitted a small amount of hydrogen sulfide gas, which the employees inhaled. The six employees displayed a physical reaction to the strong odor. Employees #1 and #2 were examined at the scene and determined not to need further treatment. Employees #3 through #6 were taken to the hospital, where they were examined and released. (The original form did not list Employees #3 through #6 on an injury line.)

Keywords: LUNG, VAPOR, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, INHALATION, POISONING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310400080			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
2	310400080			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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