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

Accident Summary Nr: 750943 -- Report ID: 0933300 -- Event Date: 04/18/1988
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
10676637104/18/198834710Burmar Metal Finishing
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
10676636304/18/198834790Tracey 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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