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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123445488 - Great Lakes Chemical Corp. South Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Great Lakes Chemical Corp. South Plant
324 Southfield Cutoff
El Dorado, AR 71730
Mailing Address:
324 Southfield Cutoff, El Dorado, AR 71730
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/15/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/05/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360988323 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #3 were present during a change of liquid chlorine cylinders in a pilot manufacturing process. The block and bleed valve was bumped open, releasing liquid chlorine. Employees #1 through #3 were subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment of chlorine gas inhalation. All three were admitted for observation and released the following day; they returned to work on their next regularly scheduled shift.
Keywords: VAPOR, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, INHALATION, GAS, CHLORINE, VALVE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, OVEREXPOSURE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123445488 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 123445488 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 123445488 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |