Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 811786 - Five employees affected by hysteria after chlorine leak

Accident Summary Nr: 811786 -- Report ID: 0257250 -- Event Date: 11/05/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108101957	11/07/1990	2834	325412	Baxter Health Care Corp

Abstract: At approximately 3:00 on November 5, 1990, an alarm rang indicating a chlorine leak. Immediately, Employee #4 alerted the supervisor and the plant was evacuated. The leak was caused by a loose cylinder screw. Six employees were injured and transported to the hospital. Employees #1 through #5 were hospitalized. The employees were using oxygen tanks at the time of the accident, but they were affected by hysteria.

Keywords: LEAK, CYLINDER, ALARM, INHALATION, CHLORINE, SCBA, AIR CONTAMINATION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108101957	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Chemists, except biochemists
2	108101957	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Stock handlers and baggers
3	108101957	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
4	108101957	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Hand painting, coating and decorating occupations
5	108101957	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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