Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 816629 - Employee dies after spilling hydrofluoric acid

Accident Summary Nr: 816629 -- Report ID: 0112000 -- Event Date: 10/18/1988
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102740156	10/19/1988	8999	0	Metals Testing Co.

Abstract: At approximately 11:00 a.m. on October 18, 1988, Employee #1, of a metal testing company, was transporting approximately 2.6 gallons of hydrofluoric acid in a 15 liter open pail. The employee intended to introduce the acid into a nitric/hydrofluoric etch tank that was located about 86 feet from the outside storage area. Either the employee tripped and lost his balance or his leg may have collapsed due to lifelong cerebral palsy. When the acid splashed onto Employee #1's chest, throat, and face he inhaled the hydrofluoric acid fumes and died en route to Hartford Hospital. Employee #1 was wearing work clothing, long rubber gloves, and street glasses while transporting the acid.

Keywords: CHEST, THROAT, PPE, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, INHALATION, TRIPPED, FALL, SPILL, FACE, LOST BALANCE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102740156			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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