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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111187001 - United Parcel Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
United Parcel Service, Inc.
740 North Martin Luther King Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4215
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/19/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/19/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360765028 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:35 a.m. on April 19, 1990, Employees #1 through #4 were preparing to off- load packages from a UPS trailer when they noticed that several packages were saturated with a liquid substance that had a toxic odor. The employees isolated the trailer and called the fire department. The hazardous materials unit responded and identified the substance as formaldehyde. The employees were taken to the hospital, examined, and then released to go back to work. The fire department isolated the contaminated packages and cleaned up the area. It was determined that approximately 1 1/2 gallons of the 37 percent formaldehyde liquid had leaked from around the filler cap of a 5 gallon container.
Keywords: LEAK, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, FORMALDEHYDE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111187001 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Truck drivers, light | ||
| 2 | 111187001 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors, motor vehicle operators | ||
| 3 | 111187001 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Truck drivers, light | ||
| 4 | 111187001 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Truck drivers, light |