Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201061066 - EMPLOYEE INJURED IN PRESSURIZED CYLINDER EXPLOSION

Accident Summary Nr: 201061066 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 12/16/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120124474	12/17/1997	4783	0	Chandler Packaging Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was reassembling a foam packing system. Employee #1 incorrectly connected a new, fully-charged (2,600 psig) Type T compressed nitrogen gas cylinder to a DOT type 4BW cylinder containing Methylene Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI) by means of an improperly modified regulator. Employee #1 proceeded to pressurize the type 4BW cylinder with 2,600 psig (from the nitrogen cylinder) which far exceeded that cylinder's safe working pressure of 240 psig and its approximate bursting pressure of 980 psig. Lacking adequate pressure relief devices, the over pressurized 4BW cylinder exploded, ejecting the MDI with great force. Employee #1 sustained chemical contamination with MDI and multiple, serious injuries involving his eyes, ears, skin, and musculoskeletal system. Employee #1 was hospitalized.

Keywords: CYLINDER, NITROGEN, EXPLOSION, PRESSURE RELEASE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120124474			Hospitalized injury	Other	Hand packers and packagers

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