Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 828095 - Five employees exposed to ammonia

Accident Summary Nr: 828095 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 04/03/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
115040859	04/09/1991	2011	0	Excel Corporation

Abstract: Excessive pressure in an ammonia refrigeration system activated a relief valve. Employees #1 through #5 were exposed to a subsequent release of 8,000 lb of ammonia that was drawn into the building via (incomplete record - ERG).

Keywords: SAFETY RELIEF VALVE, AMMONIA, HIGH PRESSURE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	115040859	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Purchasing managers
2	115040859	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Mechanical controls and valve repairers
3	115040859	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Mechanical controls and valve repairers
4	115040859	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported
5	115040859	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Mechanical controls and valve repairers

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