Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201857687 - Employees Are Injured in Chlorine Release

Accident Summary Nr: 201857687 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 07/30/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
309116713	07/31/2005	3341	331492	Audubon Metals Llc

Abstract: At approximately 2:30 a.m. on July 30, 2005, a chlorine line rupture occurred at Audubon Metals. Workers were making ingot when the operator at furnace #2 smelled chlorine and noticed a greenish cloud in the air. He put on his half-face respirator, called his supervisor and maintenance, and then shut off the chlorine valve. Most employees were evacuated; however, some remained inside the building to contain a molten metal release. Employees #1 through #3 were hospitalized for treatment of illnesses due to chlorine exposure.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, INHALATION, CHLORINE, MOLTEN METAL, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SPILL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, POISONING, CHEMICAL, RESPIRATOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309116713	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators
2	309116713	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators
3	309116713	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators

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