Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 879049 - SKIN CONTACT AND INHALATION OF ANHYROUS AMMONIA

Accident Summary Nr: 879049 -- Report ID: 0352450 -- Event Date: 09/20/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108421819	09/27/1989	2099	0	Grace Culinary Systems

Abstract: Employee #1 was attempting to remove a basket strainer from an ammonia refrigeration line. Instead of allowing the ammonia to slowly bleed off before removing the strainer cover, the cover was quickly removed and liquid ammonia sprayed Employee #1 on the face, hand, arms, abdomen and eyes. Employee #1 wore no personal protective equipment. Employee #1 sustained third degree chemical burns as well as lung inhalation damage.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, AMMONIA, PPE, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, SKIN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108421819			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics

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