Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 571877 - Three employees inhale sulfur dioxide fumes

Accident Summary Nr: 571877 -- Report ID: 0521110 -- Event Date: 11/11/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2491256	11/13/1985	2621	0	Wausau Paper Mills Co Brokaw Div

Abstract: Because a valve was not closed, sulfur dioxide leaked back into the work area. Employees #1 through #3 inhaled the gas and required hospitalization.

Keywords: LUNG, ASPHYXIATED, OPEN VALVE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, SULFUR DIOXIDE, GAS LEAK, TOXIC FUMES

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2491256	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
2	2491256	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
3	2491256	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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