Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200262566 - Employee Dies from Bromide Poisoning
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117974691 | 04/30/2005 | 2819 | 325998 | Great Lakes Chemical |
Abstract: On April 28, 2005, Employee #1, a chemical technician, and several coworkers were working with methyl bromide. The employees complained of burning eyes, noses, and throats, as well as nausea. The employees were sent to the hospital for treatment. Blood was drawn from several employees to check for chemical exposure. Employee #1 was admitted to the hospital and later transferred to a larger hospital, where he later died. Employee #1's blood tests revealed the presence of bromide from methyl bromide in amounts, which exceeded the published toxic level.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 117974691 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Chemical technicians |
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