Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201638384 - Employee Is Injured after Inhaling Acid Vapors
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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312840366 | 02/12/2009 | 5169 | 425120 | Kanto Corporation |
Abstract: On February 12, 2009, a drum of 49HF acid was over-filled in the drum washing room and the acid spilled onto the floor. Employee #1 was cleaning up the spill without respirator protection, and he inhaled the acid vapors. He suffered serious burns to his mouth, esophagus, and lungs, and was hospitalized for 10 days.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 312840366 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemical technicians |