Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 803189 - Employees become ill after inhaling burning plastic fumes

Accident Summary Nr: 803189 -- Report ID: 0257230 -- Event Date: 06/10/1988
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
18686816	06/13/1988	2899	0	Beckman Instruments Caribe Inc

Abstract: While in the filling and packaging area, Employees #1 through #6 working on the line were exposed to fumes (gases) released from burned plastic. The fumes came from the injection molding area, which is adjacent to the filling and packaging area. The employees became sick and lay down. They were hospitalized in the clinic for 24 hours for observation.

Keywords: INHALATION, GAS, PLASTIC MFG, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	18686816	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
2	18686816	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
3	18686816	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
4	18686816	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
5	18686816	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
6	18686816	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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