Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200781292 - Employee killed by inhalation of food-grade silicon

Accident Summary Nr: 200781292 -- Report ID: 0626300 -- Event Date: 12/17/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
122185333	07/20/2000	3585	0	Sanden International Usa

Abstract: Employee #1 was apparently spraying food-grade silicone from an aerosol can when he became dizzy and collapsed. According to the medical examiner, his death was caused by inhalation of food-grade silicon. The silicone was used as a parts lubricant in the assembly of components for automotive air conditioning compressors.

Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, PPE, INHALATION, SPRAY PAINTING, AIR CONTAMINATION, DIZZINESS, CHEMICAL VAPOR, POISONING, OVEREXPOSURE, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122185333			Fatality	Poisoning(Systemic)	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec

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