Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 914325 - Five employees injured in chemical spill
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114535602 | 01/10/1995 | 2631 | 0 | James River Corp |
Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 were filling a tank when its overfill shut-off systems failed, allowing acid to fill up the tank and burst a hole through the top, and causing an acid spill. Employee #1 was hospitalized with 2nd-degree chemical burns. Employees #2 and #3 suffered 1st-degree burns, and Employees #4 and #5 suffered nose and throat irritation.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114535602 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 114535602 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 114535602 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 114535602 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 114535602 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |
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