Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201280583 - Employee Dies From Contact With Acid

Accident Summary Nr: 201280583 -- Report ID: 0418100 -- Event Date: 10/21/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
302376884	10/26/1999	2842	0	Chemical Packaging, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was transferring hydrofluoric acid from a 55-gallon container into another 55-gallon container by an electric pump. The hose dislodged from the receiving container and hydrofluoric acid discharged onto Employee #1's arm and both legs. Employee #1 washed off with a water hose, changed his clothing and drove himself to the hospital. Employee #1 was not wearing any personal protective equipment and an emergency shower was not available. Employee #1 received chemical burns on seven percent of his body and died the next day of respiratory and heart failure.

Keywords: HEART, RESPIRATORY, LUNG, CHEMICAL BURN, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302376884			Fatality	Burn(Chemical)	Chemical technicians

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