Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200553287 - Three Employees Overcome by Hydrogen Sulfide

Accident Summary Nr: 200553287 -- Report ID: 0625700 -- Event Date: 03/09/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305965444	03/10/2004	9999	562910	Kerr Mcgee

Abstract: At approximately 12:15 p.m. on March 9, 2004, three employees were pumping a muriatic and water solution through a two-inch line. The line went into a 500-gallon portable storage tank. Employee #1 was overcome by hydrogen sulfide fumes and passed out. Employees #2 and #3 both attempted to rescue Employee #1 but were also overcome by the fumes. All three employees were hospitalized and released the next day.

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

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305965444	Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous plant and system operators
2	305965444	Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous plant and system operators
3	305965444	Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous plant and system operators

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