Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 94253.015 - Employee suffers burns from an anhydrous ammonia splash

Accident Summary Nr: 94253.015 -- Report ID: 0524500 -- Event Date: 03/22/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1220599.015	03/28/2017		325314	Crop Production Services, Inc.

Abstract: At 4:45 p.m. on March 22, 2017, Employee #1 was filling ammonia nurse tanks from the bulk plant. The employee was distracted while closing the valves, and mistakenly turned the wrong valve, causing a pressure release in the line. The release of anhydrous ammonia splashed on the employee's face. Employee #1 suffered chemical burns on/around his face and was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: Anhydrous Ammonia, Burn, Chemical, Face, Inattention, Pressure Release, Valve

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1220599.015	49	M	Hospitalized injury		Agricultural and food scientists

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