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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111820650 - City Of San Leandro Water Pollution Control Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
City Of San Leandro Water Pollution Control Plant
3000 Davis St
San Leandro, CA 94577
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/08/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/08/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361372014 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on April 30, 1992, Employee #1 had isolated and evacuated a chlorine line, then removed one section. He then opened a fitting at the upstream section. The fitting, which was located at face level, released chlorine that had been trapped above the housing at the tagged-out valve directly into Employee #1's face. Employee #2 was able to hold his breath until he was out of the windward location. Employee #1 was hospitalized for observation. Employee #2 was examined, then released from the hospital.
Keywords: LEAK, MAINTENANCE, INHALATION, GAS, CHLORINE, TOXIC FUMES
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111820650 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 111820650 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |