Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201370046 - Four employees hospitalized after chemical release

Accident Summary Nr: 201370046 -- Report ID: 0317700 -- Event Date: 06/10/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301037552	06/11/1997	2813	0	Air Products And Chemicals Inc.

Abstract: A stainless steel pipe assembly attached to a stainless steel pressurized tank broke, releasing silicon tetrachloride. Airborne hydrochloric acid was formed upon its release. Employees #1 through #4 were exposed to the chemical fumes; all were hospitalized. There was no systematic and preventative inspection, maintenance, and testing program for the piping assemblies.

Keywords: HYDROCHLORIC ACID, WORK RULES, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HIGH PRESSURE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TANK, METAL PIPE, PRESSURE RELEASE, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301037552	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Packaging and filling machine operators
2	301037552	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Packaging and filling machine operators
3	301037552	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Packaging and filling machine operators
4	301037552	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Packaging and filling machine operators

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