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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1791243 - Reynolds Metals Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
Reynolds Metals Co Inc
Off Route 37
Massena, NY 13662
Mailing Address:
Po Box 500, Massena, NY 13662
Union Status: Union
SIC:3334
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/21/1984
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/21/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360528640 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on June 30, 1984, the shut-off valve on a 1-ton chlorine storage tank developed a leak, filling the storage building with chlorine gas. Employees wearing SCBA safely repaired the leak. Employees #1 through #7 were watching the repair process approximately 60 ft downwind of the building. Residual gas still in the storage building blew over to these employees, who had removed their SCBA. Injuries caused by exposure to the chlorine gas were limited to eye, nose, and throat irritation. Employees #1 through #7 were transported to a local hospital for first aid and observation.
Keywords: EYE, LEAK, THROAT, WORK RULES, INHALATION, NOSE, GAS, CHLORINE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1791243 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Furnace, kiln and oven operators | ||
| 2 | 1791243 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Furnace, kiln and oven operators | ||
| 3 | 1791243 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Furnace, kiln and oven operators | ||
| 4 | 1791243 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Furnace, kiln and oven operators | ||
| 5 | 1791243 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Furnace, kiln and oven operators | ||
| 6 | 1791243 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Furnace, kiln and oven operators | ||
| 7 | 1791243 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Furnace, kiln and oven operators |