Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 675348 - Employees exposed to chemical vapors

Accident Summary Nr: 675348 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 10/08/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124650342	10/12/1993	3546	0	Ryobi Motor Products Corporation

Abstract: At approximately 9:45 a.m. on October 8, 1993, Employees #1 and #2 were preparing to remove a cleaning system containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane. While draining a supply line, a fitting was removed from the line. Something (probably rust) was blocking the line, causing pressure to build up and the remaining fluid to spill onto the floor. A cap was placed immediately onto the open line and exhaust fans were activated to remove the odor. Oil absorbent material was placed on the material and removed. Employees #1 and #2 inhaled some vapors. They were taken to the hospital and released.

Keywords: TRICHLOROETHANE, MAINTENANCE, INHALATION, CLOGGED, SPILL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124650342			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous plant and system operators
2	124650342			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous plant and system operators

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