Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102281292 - Arcadian Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge
Site Address:
Arcadian Corporation
I-10 West
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2873
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/01/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/11/1992
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 361129422 |
Investigation Summary
The failure of a high pressure urea synthesis reactor (R-2) at a urea unit caused a rupture of an autoclave approximately 6 ft in diameter by 80 ft high. Employees #1 through #6 were exposed to flying debris and ammonia gas. Employees #1, #2, and #4 required hospitalization.
Keywords:ammonia, inhalation, equipment failure, toxic fumes, reactor, pressure vessel, rupture, high pressure, struck by, flying object
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
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1 | 102281292 | Occupation Not Listed |