Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 722256 - TEN EMPLOYEES OVERCOME BY UNKNOWN FUMES

Accident Summary Nr: 722256 -- Report ID: 0521700 -- Event Date: 03/13/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
101113538	03/13/1987	7319	0	U. S. Sample Company

Abstract: On March 13, 1987, ten employees became ill due to an unknown air contaminant that could possibly have been sewer gas. The affected employees became asphyxiated and a few fainted. All were taken to the hospital and later released. The plant reopened later with no other problems. No cause of the incident was identified.

Keywords: SEWER, ASPHYXIATED, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, FAINTED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	101113538	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
2	101113538	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
3	101113538	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
4	101113538	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
5	101113538	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
6	101113538	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
7	101113538	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
8	101113538	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
9	101113538	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
10	101113538	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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