Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 969519 - Three employees exposed to cyanide and methane gas

Accident Summary Nr: 969519 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 07/31/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102094331	08/18/1987	1781	0	Exterra Division Of Dave'S Drilling Co.

Abstract: Several employees were using a Porta TKT RT 1800 workover type drilling rig to drill for cyanide and methane gas in the vicinity of Monterey Park, California. When they were drilling the last of seven holes on the property, gas in concentrations of up to 110 ppm escaped into the work area. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were exposed to the escaped gas, treated at a hospital, and released.

Keywords: WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, NATURAL GAS, GAS, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL, GAS LEAK, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, CYANIDE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102094331	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Drillers, oil well
2	102094331	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Drillers, oil well
3	102094331	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Drillers, oil well

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