Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119892743 - Tohshin Trading Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Tohshin Trading Inc
Hwy 78 & 35th Ave
Blythe, CA 92225
Mailing Address:
608 E Hobson Way, Blythe, CA 92225
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0722
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/15/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/11/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362241341 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:15 p.m. on May 20, 1994, Employees #1 and #2 were opening an ammonia tank, #A1012. Employee #1 was attempting to open the valve when the tank exploded. Employee #2 was approximately 20 feet away from the tank when he was overcome by an ammonia cloud. He received burns to his face and chest and was hospitalized for five days. Employee #1 was not injured.
Keywords: AMMONIA, AGRICULTURE, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, VALVE, CHEMICAL BURN, SKIN, CHEMICAL VAPOR, FACE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119892743 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 119892743 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |
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