Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111273934 - Shin-Estu Handotai America Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Tumwater Service Location, Tumwater, Wa
Site Address:
Shin-Estu Handotai America Inc
4111 112th Avenue Ne
Vancouver, WA 98682
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3339
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/12/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/12/1993
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 361031685 |
Investigation Summary
On October 25, 1992, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were overcome with methylene chloride vapors when the methylene chloride supply line failed due to overpressurization of the tubing. The supply line tubing did not have a pressure relief system. Maintenance recorded pressure in excess of 180 psi on the supply line. The leak occurred at the #1 preclean unit. Employees #1, #2, and #3 evacuated as soon as they smelled the methylene chloride vapors. The three employees went to the hospital, but were not admitted. The company promptly corrected the problem.
Keywords: LEAK, RESPIRATORY, VAPOR, VENTILATION, METHYLENE CHLORIDE, AIR CONTAMINATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, OVEREXPOSURE, PRESSURE RELEASE
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 111273934 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
2 | 111273934 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
3 | 111273934 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |