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Accident Summary Nr: 200360915 - Six Employees Hospitalized Following Ammonia Release
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316365303 | 06/01/2012 | 2011 | 311611 | The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated |
Abstract: On May 31, 2012, Employees #1 through #6 were working for the Smithfield Packing Company, Inc. The narrative did not state their occupations. When an evaporator that had been deactivated was mistakenly activated by a worker, approximately 68.5 pounds (31 kilograms) of ammonia were released on an overhead catwalk. Employees #1 through #6 inhaled the fumes, and they were transported to a hospital. Employee #1 was not hospitalized, but Employees #2 through #6 were. The narrative did not specify whether the inadvertent release of the ammonia was caused by a coworker or one of the six employees who were injured.
Keywords:
lung, ammonia, inhalation, refrigerant, chemical vapor, refrigerator, toxic fumes, pressure release, chemical
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316365303 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 316365303 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 316365303 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 316365303 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 316365303 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 316365303 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |