Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202521233 - Employee Inhales Sulfur Dioxide and Is Injured

Accident Summary Nr: 202521233 -- Report ID: 0950624 -- Event Date: 02/23/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314990995	04/05/2011	2084	312130	The Wine Group, Inc. Dba Franzia Winery

Abstract: On September 23, 2011, Employee #1 was transferring sulfur dioxide from a 1-ton cylinder to a 6-pound gun. A hose, with a clamp attached, was used to transfer the chemical from the cylinder to the gun. As Employee #1 was tightening the clamp screw, it broke. This caused the hose to detach from the gun and release sulfur dioxide. Employee #1 backed away and raised his arms, knocking his respirator off. He then inhaled the sulfur dioxide, suffering a decrease in lung function. Employee #1 was taken to a nearby medical facility, where he was hospitalized and treated for sulfur dioxide exposure.

Keywords: CHEST, RESPIRATORY, LUNG, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SULFUR DIOXIDE, RESPIRATOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314990995			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Laborers, except construction

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