Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 750943 - Sixteen employees exposed to chlorine gas

Accident Summary Nr: 750943 -- Report ID: 0933300 -- Event Date: 04/18/1988
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
106766371	04/18/1988	3471	0	Burmar Metal Finishing
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
106766363	04/18/1988	3479	0	Tracey Electronics Incorporated

Abstract: Employees #1 through #16 of Burman Metal Finishing were exposed to chlorine that was released next door at Tracey Electronics (inspection #106766363). Chlorine had been released from a tank containing a cupric chloride solution through which copper parts were passed for etching. The solution was out of balance and chlorine was emitted. The alarm to warn of this condition was not working, and the chlorine escaped through the stack and was carried to Burman Metal Finishing (inspection #106766371). Employees #1 through #16 were sent to the hospital after breathing the gas, treated for respiratory irritation, and then released.

Keywords: WORK RULES, ALARM, INHALATION, CHLORINE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	106766371			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
2	106766363					Occupation Not Listed

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