Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 914309 - Four employees suffer smoke inhalation

Accident Summary Nr: 914309 -- Report ID: 0552624 -- Event Date: 10/22/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108059437	10/23/1990	7389	0	Jefferson Smurfit Corp. Per Pak Div.

Abstract: A one HP electric motor burned out while powering a fan on the duo pak, contouring line. Employees complained of eye irritation, headaches, and nausea. They went to the hospital at 12:15 a.m., during the second shift. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were kept overnight. Employee #4 was brought to the hospital on October 28, 1990. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were reportedly released for work on October 23, 1990. Employee #4's status is unknown. All employees suffered smoke inhalation.

Keywords: ELECTRIC MOTOR, EYE, RESPIRATORY, VENTILATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, SMOKE INHALATION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108059437	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported
2	108059437	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported
3	108059437	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported
4	108059437	Hospitalized injury	Poisoning(Systemic)	Occupation not reported

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