Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 609230 - Seven employees hospitalized after exposed to oxides

Accident Summary Nr: 609230 -- Report ID: 0418100 -- Event Date: 04/12/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109297374	04/18/1996	3728	0	Aeroquip Corp. Aerospace Marine Group Clamp Prod.

Abstract: Carbon steel parts were placed in a nitric acid vat for cleaning. The parts reacted with the acid, possibly producing oxides of nitrogen. The reaction lasted for approximately 45 seconds. Employees #1 through #7 were exposed to the oxides and began to complain of burning sensations in their respiratory system and nausea. They were hospitalized for observation. No treatment was administered to the employees and the x-rays were negative.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, PPE, NAUSEA, NITROGEN, CHEMICAL REACTION, NITRIC ACID

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109297374	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
2	109297374	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
3	109297374	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
4	109297374	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
5	109297374	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
6	109297374	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
7	109297374	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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