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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116260191 - The Dow Chemical Company
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
The Dow Chemical Company
2301 N. Brazos Blvd, Apb Bldg
Freeport, TX 77541
Mailing Address:
2301 N. Brazos Blvd., Apb Bldg, Freeport, TX 77541
Union Status: Union
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/12/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/01/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360923486 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were attempting to loosen a clog using an access hatch of a magnesium chloride hopper. Magnesium chloride and water erupted from the hatch, striking both employees. Employees #1 and #2 suffered first-, second-, and third-degree burns on their hands, faces, legs, and backs. Employee #2 died while hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, HATCH, CLOGGED, CHEMICAL REACTION, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HIGH TEMPERATURE, HOPPER, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116260191 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 116260191 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |