Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200750347 - Three employees hospitalized after exposure to coolant

Accident Summary Nr: 200750347 -- Report ID: 0522500 -- Event Date: 05/17/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300535606	05/18/1999	2032	0	Kraft Foods Manufacturing Midwest, Inc.

Abstract: Employees #1 through #3 were working in an office area while a coworker was recharging the window air conditioner with R-22 (Forane). They began to experience dizziness, scratchy throats, and heaviness in their chests. They were transported to the hospital for evaluation and were held overnight for observation. The three employees were released the next day and returned to work the following day.

Keywords: CHEST, OFFICE AREA, AIR CONDITIONER, INHALATION, FREON, DIZZINESS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300535606	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	General office clerks
2	300535606	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	General office clerks
3	300535606	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	General office clerks

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