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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114577984 - Fire Department Clark County
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Fire Department Clark County
8000 Lake Mead Drive
Henderson, NV 89015
Mailing Address:
575 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/15/1991
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/16/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 36064152 |
Investigation Summary
On May 6, 1991, approximately 60 tons of liquid chlorine were released from a 150-ton production storage tank at Pioneer Chlor Alkali Co., BMI Complex, Henderson, Nevada. Brine coolant got into the dry chlorine production stream, causing accelerated corrosion and production pipeline failure. Clark County fire fighters, Employees #1 through #48, responded to the incident, and were exposed to liquid chlorine hazards when they secured the incident scene. Employees #1 through #5, #38, #46, and #47 were hospitalized.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, STORAGE TANK, CHLORINE, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 2 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 3 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 4 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 5 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 6 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 7 | 114577984 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 8 | 114577984 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 9 | 114577984 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 10 | 114577984 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 11 | 114577984 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 12 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 13 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 14 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 15 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 16 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 17 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 18 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 19 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 20 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 21 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 22 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 23 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 24 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 25 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 26 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 27 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 28 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 29 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 30 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 31 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 32 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 33 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 34 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 35 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 36 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 37 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 38 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 39 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 40 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 41 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 42 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 43 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 44 | 114577984 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 45 | 114577984 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 46 | 114577984 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Firefighting occupations |