Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201857687 - Employees Are Injured in Chlorine Release
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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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.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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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 |