Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201791126 - EMPLOYEE INJURED IN CHEMICAL SPLASH

Accident Summary Nr: 201791126 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 10/03/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120254446	10/30/1997	2812	0	All Pure Chemical Co.

Abstract: On October 3, 1997, Employee #1 was unloading sodium hydroxide from his tank truck to the loading tank at All Pure Chemical Company. While unloading, an equipment malfunction occurred indicating no movement of product from one tank to the other. As Employee #1 was investigating the plumbing, the material was released and splashed into his eyes causing injury. He was taken to Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital and then transferred to another hospital where specialty care was provided. Employee #1 was not wearing safety goggles at the time of the accident.

Keywords: EYE, TANK TRUCK, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PLUMBING, MECH MALFUNCTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120254446			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Truck drivers, heavy

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