Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 675223 - Employees exposed to chemical vapors

Accident Summary Nr: 675223 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 01/14/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120474770	01/15/1993	9221	0	Sc Law Enforcement Div.

Abstract: At approximately 8:45 a.m. on January 14, 1993, Employees #3 and #4 heard the sound of breaking glass in a lab and went to investigate. They noticed a strong chemical smell and discovered a broken container of dimethydichlorosilane. Employees #3 and #4 left the lab to study the material safety data sheet for the chemical. They returned to the lab wearing lab coats, safety glasses, and rubber and vinyl gloves. The container of dimethydichlorosilane was placed in a biohazard bag, then into a plastic garbage can. Employees #1, #2, and #5 were in the adjacent office and were exposed to fumes because the lab ventilation system exhausted improperly. Citations were issued for inadequate emergency procedures, improperly maintained emergency respirator, and inadequate ventilation from robot fume hoods.

Keywords: EXHAUST SYSTEM, VENTILATION, INADEQUATE MAINT, GLOVE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, RESPIRATOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120474770	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Biological and life scientists
2	120474770	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Biological and life scientists
3	120474770	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Biological and life scientists
4	120474770	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Biological and life scientists
5	120474770	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Administrative support occupations, n.e.c.

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