Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 909101 - Employee sprayed in face with pesticide

Accident Summary Nr: 909101 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 04/30/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120465992	06/29/1992	0851	0	Evergreen Timberlands Corporation

Abstract: While using pesticide spray applicator equipment, Employee #1 attempted to flush a centrifugal pump. The hose connected to the pump's outlet side crimped and the connecting hose clamp gave way. The employee was sprayed in the face and on his shoulder with an organic phosphorus pesticide, 7.5 percent solution. He was wearing chemical splash goggles and gloves. He showered immediately, but reported a burning sensation inside his mouth. The employee was transported to a local hospital's emergency room, where he was treated for pesticide poisoning. The employee noted no further health symptoms.

Keywords: MOUTH, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOSE, POISONING, FACE, PESTICIDE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120465992			Non Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Supervisors, forestry and logging workers

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