Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 825562 - Employees become dizzy after removing perchloroethylene

Accident Summary Nr: 825562 -- Report ID: 0352450 -- Event Date: 02/22/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
104360078	02/22/1989	5169	0	Sterling Supply Corporation

Abstract: Employees #1 through #7 were removing perchloroethylene from a warehouse area. They complained of dizziness and were taken to the hospital. Although some employees were wearing respiratory protection, an effective safety program was not in effect.

Keywords: WAREHOUSE, WORK RULES, PERCHLOROETHYLENE, DIZZINESS, TOXIC FUMES, RESPIRATOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	104360078	Non Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c.
2	104360078	Non Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Truck drivers, heavy
3	104360078	Non Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Truck drivers, heavy
4	104360078	Non Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c.
5	104360078	Non Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Truck drivers, heavy
6	104360078	Non Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Truck drivers, heavy
7	104360078	Non Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Truck drivers, heavy

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