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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301037552 - Air Products And Chemicals Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Air Products And Chemicals Inc.
357 Marian Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 351, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Union Status: Union
SIC:2813
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/05/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/05/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101370054 |
Investigation Summary
A stainless steel pipe assembly attached to a stainless steel pressurized tank broke, releasing silicon tetrachloride. Airborne hydrochloric acid was formed upon its release. Employees #1 through #4 were exposed to the chemical fumes; all were hospitalized. There was no systematic and preventative inspection, maintenance, and testing program for the piping assemblies.
Keywords: HYDROCHLORIC ACID, WORK RULES, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HIGH PRESSURE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TANK, METAL PIPE, PRESSURE RELEASE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301037552 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Packaging and filling machine operators | ||
| 2 | 301037552 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Packaging and filling machine operators | ||
| 3 | 301037552 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Packaging and filling machine operators | ||
| 4 | 301037552 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Packaging and filling machine operators |