Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202472924 - Two Employees Are Overcome by Inhalation of Chemical Vapors

Accident Summary Nr: 202472924 -- Report ID: 0950636 -- Event Date: 09/18/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126190651	09/18/2006	7218	812332	Valet Service

Abstract: At approximately 10:45 a.m. on September 18, 2006, Employees #1 and #2 and several coworkers were overcome by chemical fumes during the transferring of chemical substance from a vendor's delivery truck to the company's storage tank. During the process, the chemical substance was released, causing it to react with other chemical substance in the storage area. The chemical reaction caused the evolution of toxic gases, which dissipated to the production area where employees were working. The Vendor's employee was also affected by the fumes. Employees #1 and #2 were taken to hospital for respiratory irritation and were released the same day.

Keywords: INHALATION, STORAGE TANK, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL VAPOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126190651			Hospitalized injury	Other	Laborers, except construction
2	126190651			Hospitalized injury	Other	Laborers, except construction

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