Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201857398 - Two employees exposed to methylene chloride

Accident Summary Nr: 201857398 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 12/09/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305367344	12/10/2002	4581	0	Sunshine Aviation

Abstract: On December 9, 2002, Employees #1 and #2 of Sunshine Aviation were working with a chemical stripper used to remove old paint from airplanes. The stripper contained a large percentage of methylene chloride. Employees #1 and #2 became ill after working with this chemical and were later transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center. Both employees were hospitalized as a result of the exposure to methylene chloride.

Keywords: METHYLENE CHLORIDE, INHALATION, PAINT, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305367344			Hospitalized injury	Other	Laborers, except construction
2	305367344			Hospitalized injury	Other	Laborers, except construction

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