Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200640589 - Two employees burned by sodium hydroxide release

Accident Summary Nr: 200640589 -- Report ID: 0627700 -- Event Date: 08/14/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301870077	08/19/1997	2038	0	Hormel Foods Corporation

Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 were performing sanitation duties when a break occurred in the piping system. They were splashed by sodium hydroxide, a caustic liquid. Both employees sustained chemical burns and were transported to the hospital; one remained at the hospital overnight.

Keywords: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CHEMICAL BURN, PIPE, SKIN, SPILL, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301870077			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Janitors and cleaners
2	301870077			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Janitors and cleaners

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