Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200630234 - Two employees injured in explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 200630234 -- Report ID: 0316400 -- Event Date: 11/06/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
116516980	11/07/1996	3999	0	Talon Manufacturing Co. Inc. Plant #7

Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 and 13 coworkers were injured when there was an explosion and chemical spill. All 15 workers were transported to the hospital because of possible exposure to a sodium hydroxide solution. Employees # and #2 were also struck by flying debris. Employee #1 suffered injuries to her legs and Employee #2 sustained head injuries; both are expected to recover without any permanent damage.

Keywords: HEAD, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC, EXPLOSION, SPILL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, CHEMICAL, CONTUSION, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	116516980			Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Laborers, except construction
2	116516980			Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Laborers, except construction

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