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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108068149 - Aaa Planta Tratamiento Aguas Usadas Caguas
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Caguas 0257220
Site Address:
Aaa Planta Tratamiento Aguas Usadas Caguas
Ave Munoz Marin
Caguas, PR 00725
Mailing Address:
Po Box 7066 Barrio Obrero Station, San Juan, PR 00936
Union Status: Union
SIC:4952
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/12/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/26/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360484646 |
Investigation Summary
THE EMPLOYEES WERE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE AN EMPTY 2,000 POUND CLOROX CYLINDER. THE OPERATOR OPENED THE VALVE WIDER THAN HE WAS SUPPOSED TO, ALLOWING CHLORINE GAS TO BE RELEASED INTO THE ATMOSPHERE. THREE EMPLOYEES WERE AFFECTED, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE HOSPITALIZATION. (PUERTO RICO)
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, CHLORINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108068149 | Non Hospitalized injury | Freezing/Frost Bite | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 2 | 108068149 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 3 | 108068149 | Non Hospitalized injury | Freezing/Frost Bite | Water and sewage treatment plant operators |