Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201080744 - EMPLOYEES AFFECTED BY AMMONIA RELEASE AT PLANT

Accident Summary Nr: 201080744 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 06/13/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125775304	06/13/1997	2015	0	Foster Farms Dairy

Abstract: On June 13, 1997, two compressor leaks involving ammonia occurred at a chicken processing plant. One leak started at about 4:30 a.m. and the other started approximately 4:50 a.m. in the compressor room. Thirteen production employees were exposed to ammonia. The employees were sent to the hospital for treatment. None of the production employees were hospitalized. The narrative notes thirteen production employees; however, the injury line mentions only one employee.

Keywords: LEAK, COMPRESSOR, AMMONIA

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125775304			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Production helpers

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