Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201680899 - Employees receive inhalation injures from ammonia release

Accident Summary Nr: 201680899 -- Report ID: 1050210 -- Event Date: 02/19/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303700272	02/21/2002	2092	0	Westward Seafoods Incorporated

Abstract: On February 19, 2002, Employee #1 and #2 were participating in the fresh fish preparation and refrigeration process. While involved with the refrigeration portion of the process, they inadvertently caused the release of ammonia gas. The ammonia gas enveloped them. They inhaled the gas resulting in respiratory injuries that did not require hospitalization.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, AMMONIA, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, GAS LEAK, RESPIRATOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303700272			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
2	303700272			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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