Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200372894 - Two employees are injured in chemical drum explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 200372894 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 12/08/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306836735	12/10/2003	7011	721110	Camelot By The Sea
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306836743	12/10/2003	4225	493110	Southeastern Paper Group

Abstract: An employee was switching out drums of cleaning chemicals when the two incompatible chemicals (bleach and a strong acidic solution) were accidentally mixed together which released a chlorine vapor. The chemical supplier's technician was called to the site to stop the flow of chemicals. He covered the container of mixed chemicals and an explosion occurred, injuring Employees #1 and #2.

Keywords: EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306836735			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Maids and housemen
2	306836743			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Maids and housemen

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