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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300020674 - Elan Chemical Company
Inspection Information - Office: Parsippany Area Office
Site Address:
Elan Chemical Company
268 Doremus Ave., Newark, Nj 07114
Newark, NJ 07114
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/17/1996
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/17/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200020394 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On September 11, 1996, Employee #1 and five coworkers, all of Peridot Chemicals, were exposed to a strong chemical odor that triggered bouts of nausea, sore throats, and burning eyes. These symptoms were reported by a number of coworkers, but only six were sent to the hospital. Employee #1 and his coworkers were all released from the hospital the same day of the incident. The source of the chemical odor was believed to be the Elan Chemical Company, Inc., a flavor manufacturer. The strong odor, which had a sweet, vinyl aroma, may have been released during the manufacture of benzaldehyde, a chemical used in almond flavoring.
Keywords: EYE, THROAT, INHALATION, NAUSEA, AIR CONTAMINATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300020674 | Occupation Not Listed | ||||
| 2 | 300020674 | Occupation Not Listed |