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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103197133 - Lawrence Brothers, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Lawrence Brothers, Inc.
2 First Avenue
Sterling, IL 61081
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3429
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/18/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/18/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361865595 |
Investigation Summary
On October 3, 1994, Employee #1 was required to mix a solution of cyanide to add to a plating bath. He was supposed to mix copper cyanide with a mixture of water, sodium cyanide, and zinc cyanide. Instead, Employee #1 added Enstrip-92, an acid, to the cyanide mixture. Enstrip-92 is a green powder that resembles copper cyanide, which is also a green powder. This mixture caused a chemical reaction, which released cyanide gas. Employees #1 through #6 were hospitalized and released 3 days later. The container of Enstrip-92 was not routinely kept in the area.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CHEMICAL REACTION, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, CYANIDE, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103197133 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 103197133 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 103197133 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 103197133 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 103197133 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 103197133 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |